QD Laser : Explanatory Material on Potential for Growth

Explanatory Material on Potential for Growth

July 2022

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Mission

With the power of the semiconductor laser, "I can't" becomes "I can".

What was once thought to be impossible is now a reality;

we have become the only company in the world

to successfully mass produce Quantum Dot LASERs.

Our laser technology will enable

dramatic improvements in our ability to process information. support visually impaired people, prevent eye diseases,

and enhance vision, continually pushing the boundaries of human possibility.

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Company Profile

Spin-off Venture from Fujitsu

Tier 1 Medical Companies such as Nikon/Santen joined as Shareholders

	Company Name	QD Laser, Inc.
	Foundation	April 24, 2006
	Fiscal year-ended	March 31
	Representative	Mitsuru Sugawara, President and CEO
	Location	Headquarter:
	1-1Minamiwatarida-cho,Kawasaki-ku,
		Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa
	Number of Persons	58 (Laser Devices Division: 22,
	Laser Eyewear Division 24, Corporate and others: 12)
	Business	Planning, design, development, production and sales
		of semiconductor laser and its application products
	Licenses	• Class II Marketing License for Medical Devices
		• Registration of medical equipment manufacturer
		• ISO 9001
		• EN ISO 13485

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Company History

Listed on the TSE Mothers market in February 2021 (Securities code: 6613) Medical device shipment started in March 2021

													Medical device "RETISSAⓇ Medical" shipment started.
History														Listed on the TSE Mothers market
Spun-off from Fujitsu and signed joint research agreement with The University of Tokyo				Approval to market
					medical devices in Japan
						First shipment of Laser Retinal Projection Device,
					World's first mass production of
								"RETISSA® Display" for consumer use
					quantum dot lasers for optical	communication
							Commercialized DFB laser for material processing and sensors
2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021
					Won the METI (Minister of Economy, Trade & Industry)
					Award at the Green IT Awards 2010

President & CEO Mitsuru Sugawara won the Japan Prime Minister Award

Major Awards

PRISM AWARDS Winner（

PRISM AWARDS Winner

(the first Japanese company to win the award twice)

9th Medtec Innovation Award

Nikkei Excellent Product / Service Award Best Product Award

International award given for outstanding innovations in the optics field

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Investment Highlights

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Cutting-Edge Semiconductor Laser Technology with Several Unique Features

Semiconductor Laser Devices

Solid earnings base and high growth potential due to expansion of global laser market ⇒Record high sales forecast for this term. Steady and further growth expected in every product.

⇒The silicon photonics market is emerging, with mass production shipment of quantum-dot lasers approaching.

3 Laser Retinal Projection Technology

Commercialization of eyewear utilizing the world's first retinal projection technology

⇒Sales of laser eyewear for consumer and medical equipment increased, and the development of next-generation laser eyewear Retissa Display 3 progressed. Launch of three new products that apply retinal projection technology. Trial operation of "vision health screening" business.

4 ESG initiatives

Working on business areas directly linked to solving social issues ⇒ "With my eyes" project

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