Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Tatsuo Yasunaga, herein after "Mitsui") has confirmed that four employees stationed in Tokyo Head Office have tested positive for COVID-19. The test results were received between July 17th and today. The employees are currently following instructions from healthcare authorities.

Mitsui will continue to implement global measures following guidelines from public authorities to ensure the health and safety of employees, while maintaining business continuity. This week, all Head Office employees will work from home.

We very much appreciate your understanding on this matter.

All further information on Mitsui’s response to COVID-19 will be available on our website at: https://www.mitsui.com/jp/en/release/pdf/covid19_en.pdf