Munich, Germany, May 13, 2026 — AEQUITA SE & Co. KGaA, a global industrial group headquartered in Munich, Germany, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pentagon Technologies Group, Inc. (“Pentagon”), a U.S. subsidiary of Kurita Water Industries Ltd. (TYO: 6370). Pentagon is a leading U.S.-focused provider of precision cleaning, on-site services, and engineered products for the semiconductor industry. The company currently operates in California, where it is headquartered, as well as Arizona, Texas, and Oregon, serving the world’s leading semiconductor and semiconductor equipment manufacturers. Pentagon is expected to generate more than USD 140 million in revenue in fiscal 2026 and employ around 850 people. Kurita decided to divest Pentagon as part of a strategic portfolio review, with the aim of concentrating management resources on its core water treatment business. AEQUITA was selected as the optimal partner to support Pentagon as an independent business platform, in recognition of its long-term ownership approach, hands-on operational support, and extensive track record with Japanese companies. Shiori Hajati, Senior General Manager of the Corporate Control and Administration Group at Kurita Water Industries, said: “Pentagon Technologies is a high-quality business that has built strong customer trust on the foundation of technical excellence over more than two decades. Following a careful selection process, we are confident that AEQUITA is the right partner to support Pentagon’s next phase of growth as an independent company. AEQUITA’s extensive track record with Japanese companies and its long-term, partnership-oriented approach will deliver the best outcome for the business, its employees, and its customers.” Hideyuki Tozawa, Head of AEQUITA Japan, commented: “We are honored to have been entrusted with the future of Pentagon Technologies. Pentagon is an outstanding company in a structurally growing market, with a strong customer base, a differentia