KYOCERA to Acquire 100% Ownership of LCD Manufacturer OPTREX Corporation

Kyocera Corporation KYO today announced that it has completed a share transfer agreement with three investment funds operated by Japan Industrial Partners, Inc. to acquire all shares of Optrex Corporation (herein "Optrex") — a specialized manufacturer of liquid crystal displays and related products — in order to further strengthen and expand its LCD and touchscreen panel businesses. Effective February 1, 2012, Optrex will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kyocera Corporation.