Kyocera Terminates Sponsored ADR Program, Shifts to Unsponsored Structure

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Kyocera Corporation is terminating its sponsored American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program, leading to the automatic conversion of existing sponsored ADRs into unsponsored ADRs managed by Citibank.

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• Termination of Sponsored ADR Program

  Kyocera Corporation has instructed Citibank to terminate its sponsored American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program.

• Conversion to Unsponsored ADRs

  Existing sponsored ADRs will be cancelled, and holders will receive a corresponding number of unsponsored American Depositary Shares established by Citibank.

• Company Non-Involvement

  Kyocera explicitly states it is not involved in the establishment or maintenance of the new unsponsored ADR program.

• Investor Options

  Holders can surrender their Kyocera American Depositary Shares for corresponding Kyocera shares in Japan by June 4, 2026, or automatically receive unsponsored American Depositary Shares.

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This filing announces a significant change in how Kyocera's shares are traded and held by US investors. The termination of the sponsored American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program means Kyocera will no longer actively support or facilitate the trading of its shares in the US market. While existing ADR holders will automatically receive unsponsored ADRs, this transition typically results in reduced company involvement, potentially higher fees, and less direct investor relations support for US holders. Investors should be aware of these changes and consider their options, including converting to ordinary shares in Japan or holding the new unsponsored ADRs.