News Release

Japan Pulp & Paper Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Tokyo; Representative Director, President & CEO: Akihiko Watanabe; hereinafter “the company”) hereby announces that its consolidated subsidiary, Premier Paper Group Limited (Head Office: Birmingham, United Kingdom; hereinafter “Premier”), has completed the acquisition of all shares of PPB Ltd (Head Office: Leeds, United Kingdom; hereinafter “PPB”), a specialist distributor of sign & display products, on February 27, 2026.

Under Medium-term Business Plan 2026, the company’s Non-Japan Wholesaling segment aims to strengthen sales of high value-added products — such as sign & display materials — through complementary M&A that leverages existing sales networks and business foundations. This share acquisition is aligned with that strategic direction.
PPB is a long-established UK distributor with 47 years of experience in the sign & display market. Its product portfolio and customer base have limited overlap with those of Premier, creating opportunities to generate sales synergies through cross-selling between the two companies. PPB also brings strong operational capabilities, including its own logistics network and the outsourced cutting services that it provides, both of which align well with Premier’s business strategy and growth ambitions.
By integrating PPB into its operations, Premier will further strengthen its position in the sign & display sector and contribute to the long-term, sustainable growth of the Japan Pulp & Paper Group.