Hirose Electric : to Establish a New Manufacturing Site in India, Set to Begin Operations in 2027

Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. (the "Company") will establish a new manufacturing site, HIROSE ELECTRIC CHENNAI PRIVATE LIMITED, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The purpose of the establishment is to strengthen the Company's automotive business in the Indian market, where significant economic growth is anticipated. The new plant is scheduled to begin partial operations in the summer of 2027. By establishing this facility, the Company will enhance its supply capacity for products destined for the Indian market and neighboring regions, where further expansion is expected. A signing ceremony was successfully held locally on March 11, 2026.