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Akimasa Yamashita
| Name: | Akimasa Yamashita | | Type: | Person | | Name: | Akimasa Yamashita; ć±±äžææŁ | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | role.pep | | Birth Date: | 1952 | | Position: | vice-governor of Kyoto Prefecture (2013-2024) | | Notes: | Japanese local public employee |
Takashi Yamamoto
| Name: | Takashi Yamamoto | | Type: | Person | | Name: | Takashi Yamamoto; ć±±æŹé | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | role.pep | | Birth Date: | 1960 | | Position: | vice-governor of Tokyo | | Notes: | Japanese local public employee |
TeisaburĆ Seta
| Name: | TeisaburĆ Seta | | Type: | Person | | Name: | çŹç°æäžé; TeisaburĆ Seta | | Country: | jp | | First Name: | TeisaburĆ | | Last Name: | Seta | | Topics: | role.pep | | Birth Date: | 1937-06-14 | | Position: | vice-governor of Tokyo | | Notes: | Japanese local public employee |
éŽæšäžćŒ„
| Name: | éŽæšäžćŒ„ | | Type: | Person | | Name: | éŽæšäžćŒ„ | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | role.pep | | Position: | vice-governor of Kyoto Prefecture (2024-) | | Notes: | æ„æŹăźć°æčć
ŹććĄ |
Marco Pilloud
| Name: | Marco Pilloud | | Type: | Person | | Name: | Marco Pilloud | | Country: | lt; ch; my; fr; es; se; jp; be | | Topics: | role.pep | | Birth Date: | 1990-07-20 | | Position: | board member (2023-); municipal council (2023-) | | Website: | https://www.marcopilloud.ch/ | | Notes: | Swiss politician and entrepreneur |
Gunter Mackinger
| Name: | Gunter Mackinger | | Type: | Person | | Name: | Gunter Mackinger | | Country: | lt; ch; my; fr; es; se; jp; be | | First Name: | Gunter | | Last Name: | Mackinger | | Topics: | role.pep | | Birth Date: | 1956-09-29 | | Birth Place: | Salzburg | | Position: | municipal council | | Notes: | Austrian writer |
HansjĂŒrg JĂ€ger
| Name: | HansjĂŒrg JĂ€ger | | Type: | Person | | Name: | HansjĂŒrg JĂ€ger | | Country: | lt; ch; my; fr; es; se; jp; be | | First Name: | HansjĂŒrg | | Last Name: | JĂ€ger | | Topics: | role.pol; role.pep | | Birth Date: | 1987 | | Position: | municipal council (2022-) | | Notes: | Swiss lecturer, politician and photographer |
Irenei Steenberg
| Name: | Irenei Steenberg | | Type: | Person | | Name: | ĐŃĐžĐœĐ”Đč; IrĂ©nĂ©e Steenberg; Irenei; Ireneusz; Irenei Steenberg | | Alias: | M. C. Steenberg; Matthew Craig Steenberg; Irenaeus Matthew Craig Steenberg | | Country: | hu; jp | | Alias: | Irenaeus | | Topics: | role.pep | | Birth Date: | 1978-01-07 | | Birth Place: | Okinawa | | Position: | bishop | | Notes: | Bishop of Richmond and Western Europe |
Claudia Schönbacher
| Name: | Claudia Schönbacher | | Type: | Person | | Name: | Claudia Schönbacher | | Country: | lt; ch; my; fr; es; se; jp; be | | First Name: | Claudia | | Last Name: | Schönbacher | | Topics: | role.pep | | Birth Date: | 1975-10-27 | | Position: | municipal council | | Notes: | österreichische Lokalpolitikerin (KFG) |
Ingrid Adam-Kaltenegger
| Name: | Ingrid Adam-Kaltenegger | | Type: | Person | | Name: | Ingrid Adam-Kaltenegger | | Country: | lt; ch; my; fr; es; se; jp; be | | First Name: | Ingrid | | Last Name: | Adam | | Topics: | role.pep | | Birth Date: | 1965 | | Birth Place: | Knittelfeld | | Position: | municipal council | | Notes: | music educator |
Hideaki ISHII
| Name: | Hideaki ISHII | | Type: | Person | | Name: | Hideaki ISHII | | Country: | jp; ca | | Topics: | role.pep |
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
| Name: | Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.; MITSUI O.S.K. LINES LTD.; Mitsui Osk Lines Ltd; Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Limited | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | poi | | Notes: | Appleby data is current through 2014; Malta corporate registry data is current through 2016; The Offshore Leaks data is current through 2010 |
Yokogawa Electrical Corp
| Name: | Yokogawa Electrical Corp | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Yokogawa Electrical Corp | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | https://www.yokogawa.com/ | | Notes: | Iranian oil, gas, petrochemical and power industries services company Petrokalooj cites Yokagawa as a supplier on its website. (https://www.petrokalooj.com/fa/); The Yokogawa logo appears on the webpage of the Iranian firm, Pars Akam Energy (âPars Akamâ). (Pars Akam Website, âHomeâ). (http://www.parsakam.com/); According to its website, Amitis is an authorized representative for Yokogawa in Iran. (http://amitistech.com/producers-automation-and-instrumentation/yokogawa); Yokogawa is featured on the website of the Iranian firm, DIBAGARAN FARAYAND (DIFACO).â (http://www.difaco.com/index.php/brands) |
Shinkawa
| Name: | Shinkawa | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Shinkawa | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | https://www.shinkawaelectric.com/en/ | | Notes: | Shinkawa features on the official Iranian vendor website, âVListâ â the âpetroleum and energy vendor source search engine of I.R. Iranâ (https://www.vlist.ir/en/search/view/vlist:180/page:31/ipp:32) |
Showa Shell Sekiyu
| Name: | Showa Shell Sekiyu | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Showa Shell Sekiyu | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.showa-shell.co.jp/english/index.html | | Notes: | "Besides JX Nippon, Japan's top buyer of Iranian crude, Showa Shell Sekiyu KK, and Cosmo Oil have already renewed term deals to lift Iranian crude from April, industry sources have said. Only JX and Showa Shell have plans to lift Iranian oil in April and May among the Japanese oil firms, industry sources have said. Showa Shell was not immediately available for comment." (The New York Times, "Japan's JX: No Problem With Paying Iran for Oil Now," 5/17/2012) (http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2012/05/17/business/17reuters-ny-court-mufg-iran-jx.html); Japan will join South Korea among top Asian buyers in halting all Iranian imports this month due to sanctions imposed by Brussels on Sunday that aim to cut Iran's oil revenues and force Tehran to curb its nuclear program. The measure will cost Iran dearly in July, as Japan and South Korea imported a combined 256,000 barrels per day (bpd) of Iran's crude in May, worth over $750 million at current oil pricesâŠThe EU oil embargo has stopped European insurers, who dominate the maritime sector, from offering cover on Iranian crude. Industry watchers say the EU step has proven to be the hardest hitting measure in the West's arsenal of sanctions aimed at Iran.; In 2013, Showa Shell was added to the Pennsylvania Treasury's List of Scrutinized Companies Determined as Having Involvement in Iran because of Government oil-related activity. (https://www.patreasury.gov/pdf/divestment/2013-Annual-Divestment-Report-print.pdf); Showa Shell is likely to have reduced its contracted volumes to around 60,000-70,000 bpd, from last year's import average of 100,000 bpd, one of the sources said." (Reuters, "Japan shippers to resume loading Iranian oil on Friday," 7/20/12) (http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/07/20/japan-iran-oil-idINDEE86J09O20120720); "In 2009, Iran exported about 421,000 bpd of crude to Japan. It was overtaken by Qatar, however, as Japan's third-largest crude supplier.  Many of Japan's top refiners buy Iranian crude, including Showa Shell Sekiyu (5002.T), Nippon Oil (5001.T), Japan Energy, Cosmo Oil (5007.T)." (Reuters, Iran's Crude export and fuel import customers, 4/13/2010) (http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/overview?symbol=5002.T) (http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/overview?symbol=5001.T) (http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/overview?symbol=5007.T) (http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLDE63A01120100413); The United States gave Japan a waiver to those sanctions earlier this year after the Asian country reduced its import volumes of Iranian crudeâŠJapan is the only country to date to offer sovereign guarantees on shipmentsâŠJapan's biggest buyers of Iranian oil are Showa Shell Sekiyu KK and JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corp.." (Reuters, "Exclusive: Japan to import no Iranian oil in July," 7/4/2012) (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/04/us-iran-japan-oil-idUSBRE8630DP20120704); In 2017 the U.S. State of South Carolina listed Showa Shell Sekiyu as an entity ineligible to contract with the state of South Carolina or any political subdivision of the state per the Iran Divestment Act of 2014. (https://procurement.sc.gov/files/Iran_divestment_122017.pdf); class="form-text">"Japan's Cosmo Oil Co has renewed its annual oil purchase deal with Iran and cut the volume to comply with U.S. sanctions against the Islamic nation, trade sources said on Friday. A company spokesman declined to comment. Cosmo's new contractual volume from April onwards remained unclear. The company had already lowered its Iran crude imports to a little below 30,000 bpd from about 40,000 bpd since January, and was set to cut further from April, the sources said. Japan's top buyer of Iranian crude, Showa Shell Sekiyu KK , has already renewed its deal, industry sources have said. The contract renewal came after Iran agreed to include a clause in contract terms that released Japanese buyers from any penalty if international sanctions prevent them from taking delivery of Iranian oil, sources said." (Reuters,"Japan's Cosmo Oil renews Iran imports deal," 4/20/2012) (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/20/japan-iran-cosmo-oil-idUSL3E8FK43L20120420); Showa Shell Sekiyu is a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc.; Japan's government agreed last month to step in and provide insurance cover of up to $7.6 billion for shipments to keep oil trade with Tehran goingâŠThe country's next shipments will be loaded in Iran in late July. Allowing for journey time, they will arrive in Japan after mid-August, sources saidâŠJapan has already scaled back its purchases of Iranian crude to ensure an exemption from U.S. sanctions, which target financial institutions dealing with Iran's central bank. The U.S. measures came into effect last week.; "Oil refiner Showa Shell Sekiyu bought 55 percent of Japan's crude imports from Iran in January-June, said Chief Executive Officer Tsuyoshi Kameoka. Japan imported 205,871 barrels per day (bpd) of Iranian oil in the first half of 2016, trade ministry data showed, meaning Showa Shell's imports during the period would be around 113,000 bpd." (Reuters, "Showa Shell says buys 55 percent of Japan's Iran crude imports in H1," 10/13/2016). (http://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-japan-crude-idUSKCN12E06C); "Japan has been able to continue with the imports as the country's parliament on Wednesday approved an unprecedented law that allows Tokyo to provide cover of up to $7.6 billion for incidents involving tankers bringing Iranian oil to the country . . . Japan's biggest buyers of Iranian oil, Showa Shell Sekiyu KK (5002.T) and JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corp (5020.T), are to load a total of four vessels in June, steady from May, with shipments arriving this month and next, traders said on Wednesday, Showa Shell is Japan's top buyer of Iran oil this month, they added." (Reuters, "Japan, China to import Iran oil after EU Ban," 6/20/12) (http://www.unitedagainstnucleariran.com/company/jx-nippon-oil-energy) (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/20/us-oil-asia-iran-idUSBRE85J0LK20120620); "Japanese shippers will start loading on Friday their first cargo of Iranian oil in a month and a half, after the government provided insurance guarantees to replace EU coverage which was suspended due to sanctions against Iran, sources saidâŠJapan's top refiner, JX Nippon Oil & Energy, which has a contracted volume with Iran of 83,000 bpd, has emerged as the country's biggest buyer of Iranian crude, taking the top spot from Showa Shell Sekiyu.; In 2016 and 2017 Tennessee used the South Carolina list of "Entities Ineligible to Contract with the State of South Carolina or any Political Subdivision of the State per the Iran Divestment Act of 2014, S.C. Code Ann." as its list of persons it determines engage in investment activities in Iran. Showa Shell was included on this list in 2016 and 2017. "Inclusion on this list would make a person ineligible to contract with the state of Tennessee, if a person ceases its engagement in investment activities in Iran, it may be removed from the list." (https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/generalservices/documents/cpo/cpo-library/public-information-library/List of persons pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. 12-12-106 Iran Divestment Act.pdf) (https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/generalservices/documents/cpo/cpo-library/public-information-library/List_of_persons_pursuant_to_Tenn._Code_Ann._12-12-106_Iran_Divestment_Act_updated_7.7.17.pdf); "Japan will slash its crude purchases from Iran by almost 80 percent in April compared to the first two months of the year as buyers comply with Western sanctions, trade sources said. The cuts, amounting to 250,000 barrels per day, are the steepest yet by the four Asian nations who buy most of Iran's 2.2 million bpd of exports, as tightening sanctions make it tough to pay, ship and insure the oil... Sources said top importer Showa Shell had reduced the volume of oil it will import from Iran under an annual deal the company renewed in April. One source said the cuts may range between 15 percent to 20 percent from last year's 100,000 bpd contract, but exact details were not available. JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corp, Japan's biggest oil refiner, has not renewed a contract to buy 10,000 barrels per day (bpd) of Iranian crude, which expired in March. JX has another contract for 80,000 bpd of crude from Iran, which was renewed in January." (Reuters, "Japan cuts April Iran oil purchases 77 percent," 4/18/12) (http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/04/18/uk-japan-iran-oil-idUKBRE83H0I020120418?feedType=RSS&feedName=GCA-GoogleNewsUK); Major crude oil wholesaler Showa Shell Sekiyu K.K. has resumed imports of Iranian oil after Tokyo received a temporary waiver in November from reinstated U.S. sanctions, an industry source said Tuesday. (1/22/2019). (https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/01/22/business/corporate-business/showa-shell-resumes-oil-imports-iran-u-s-sanctions-waiver/#.XoYAw4hKg2w); "Due to economic considerations, Japanese refining companies have become increasingly dependent on the Middle East for oil. Showa Shell relies more heavily on Iran than other companies for oil imports. As Iranian oil is best processed at the second refining unit at the Yokkaichi Refinery, this has contributed to the construction of a state-of- the-art refining facility and the development of technology for more efficient processing of white oil." (Company Website, 2001 Business Review) (http://www.showa-shell.co.jp/english/ir/annual/2001/business-review.pdf); "Japan will not import any Iranian crude in July as buyers held back to avoid any risk of running foul of EU sanctions targeting insurance, which have severely disrupted the OPEC member's supplies, industry and government sources said on Wednesday.; In 2015 Show Shell was removed from Pennsylvania Treasury's List of Scrutinized Companies Determined as Having Involvement In Iran because the company's "involvement in purchases of crude oil falls uner the waivers granted by the U.S. government that meet Section (a)(2) of Act 44's expiration clause." (https://www.patreasury.gov/pdf/divestment/2015-Annual-Divestment-Report-print.pdf); "Two of Japan's biggest buyers of Iranian crude, JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corp and Showa Shell Sekiyu KK, are set to keep their purchases from Tehran largely steady in 2015, their top officials said on Tuesday. JX, which sources said imported 53,000 barrels per day (bpd) of Iranian crude in 2014, will keep its volumes steady in the new term contract starting this month, Chairman Yasushi Kimura said on the sidelines of an industry gathering. 'Iranian sanctions have been unchanged, so we will not increase or reduce volumes,' Kimura told Reuters. Showa Shell Sekiyu also indicated its intention to keep its Iranian crude volumes steady at about 70,000 bpd in the fiscal year starting on April 1... Cosmo in 2014 was lifting a little below 15,000 bpd, while Idemitsu has a contract for 2,000 to 3,000 bpd, sources said." (Reuters, "Japan's JX, Showa Shell to keep Iran crude volumes steady to last year," 1/6/15) (http://af.reuters.com/article/commoditiesNews/idAFL3N0UL2K720150106); Shana (Iran): "Iran's Petroleum Minister Bijan Zangeneh and visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida met here class="aBn"> class="aQJ">on Monday discussing oil, gas, and petrochemical joint ventures following removal of sanctions. Kishida, who is heading a 23-member delegation of Japanese businessmen and officials, met his counterpart Mohammad-Javad Zarif in the morning... Also class="aBn"> class="aQJ">on Sunday, Director of International Affairs in Iranian Petroleum Ministry said the giant Japanese refiner Showa Shell is in negotiations with Iran over volume of buying crude oil from Iran after sanctions are lifted. 'Showa Shell's senior officials are accompanying the Japanese foreign minister during his visit to Iran with the sale of crude to the major Asian refiner on the agenda of the talks,' Mohsen Qamsari told Shana." (Shana, "Iran, Japan to Improve Energy Ties in Post-Sanction Era," 10/12/15) (http://t.uani.com/1VS6S1H) |
TDK Corporation
| Name: | TDK Corporation | | Type: | Company | | Name: | TDK Corporation | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.tdk.com/index.php | | Notes: | "TDK-EPC, a group company of TDK Corporation, has developed a series of TDK pulse transformers in SMD design for LAN use. The new product enables customers to employ automated placement of all components on the circuit board and using reflow solder and thus simplify their manufacturing processes. With an inductance of at least 200 ”H and an inser-tion loss of not more than 1.5 dB, the new ALT4532-001T series of pulse transformers features the similar electrical properties as its predecessor product. Mass production began in February 2010." (Listed on Fara Modje Asia, Iranian industrial electronics and telecommunications retailer) (http://www.fmaco.com/En/Fnews.aspx?id=1237&pId=292) |
Tokio Marine
| Name: | Tokio Marine | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Tokio Marine; Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.tokiomarine-nichido.co.jp/en/index.html; http://www.tokiomarinehd.com/en/ | | Notes: | "Officials from Japan Tokio Marine Insurance Company discussed issues of mutual interests with Deputy Head of Iran's Central Insurance Company for Reinsurance Mina Sediq Nouhi. In the meeting here on Saturday, Governor of Tokio Marine Insurance Company Eva Koma expressed pleasure for being in Tehran and explained history of company activities in Japan and the Middle East and said that the main activity of the company is in the field of marine insurance. He said that Tokio Marine accompany with two other insurance companies in Japan have 90 percent of Japan insurance market share." (IRNA, "First Japanese insurance interaction with Iran," 10/17/15) (http://t.uani.com/1W1Qo21); "Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, Sompo Japan Insurance and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance are among those that have approached Japanese oil refiners to cut coverage for Iranian oil and petrochemical shipments by more than 50 percent, the Nikkei business daily said on Wednesday." (Reuters, "Japan insurers to cut Iran oil insurance coverage," 4/5/2012) (http://af.reuters.com/article/energyOilNews/idAFL3E8F39ZK20120404); Listed by U.S. Government as doing business in Iran [formerly known as Millea Holdings Inc.]. (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, "List of Companies Doing Business With State Sponsors Of Terror," Removed from the Internet in July 2007) |
Sony
| Name: | Sony | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Sony | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.sony.com/ | | Notes: | According to its Annual Report filed with the SEC for fiscal year 2014: "Sony is aware that certain transactions during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, as described below, may be disclosable pursuant to Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act. (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/313838/000119312514249964/d709915d20f.htm); "But its population of about 75 million includes a sizeable urban middle class who have been avid consumers of foreign-made goods, including Samsung and Sony electronics and Peugeot cars." (Reuters, "Iran says it will cut imports of non-essential goods," 10/14/2012) (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/10/14/iran-economy-idUSL5E8LE3AC20121014); Sony is not aware of any other activity, transaction or dealing by Sony Corporation or any of its affiliates during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 that is disclosable in this report under Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act. As of the date of this report, Sony does not anticipate that any activity, transaction or dealing that may be disclosable will be conducted during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016, except as described above in connection with the wind-down of its representative office or for certain transactions through third-party-owned dealers that Sony believes to be intended for hospitals and health organizations in Iran. Nevertheless, in the future, Sony may conduct additional sales activities in Iran through third-party-owned dealers/distributors, which may require disclosure pursuant to Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act. Sony intends to conduct any such sales in accordance with applicable law."; Sony believes that, and maintains policies and procedures designed to ensure that, its transactions with Iran and elsewhere have been conducted in accordance with applicable economic sanctions laws and regulations and do not involve transactions likely to result in the imposition of sanctions or other penalties on Sony. However, there can be no assurance that Sonyâs policies and procedures will be effective, and if the relevant authorities were to impose penalties or sanctions against Sony, the impact of such sanctions could be material."; During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, a non-U.S. subsidiary of Sony sold medical instruments, including medical printers, print media and monitors, to a third-party-owned dealer in Dubai, which, to the best of Sonyâs knowledge, planned to resell those products to hospitals and health organizations in Iran, some of which are under the control of the Iranian Ministry of Health. Sonyâs gross revenue from these sales was approximately 5.7 million U.S. dollars, and Sony has estimated that its net profit from such sales was 0.4 million U.S. dollars. (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/313838/000119312517203939/d358485d20f.htm); Sonyâs small representative office in Tehran, Iran, may engage in certain incidental transactions (for example, permits, utilities, and other similar matters incidental to operating an office in Iran) with Iranian government-owned entities. No material revenues or profits are associated with these transactions with the Iranian government.; Sony believes, and maintains policies and procedures designed to ensure that, its transactions with Iran and elsewhere have been conducted in accordance with applicable economic sanctions laws and regulations and do not involve transactions likely to result in the imposition of sanctions or other penalties on Sony. However, there can be no assurance that Sonyâs policies and procedures will be effective, and if the relevant authorities were to impose penalties or sanctions against Sony, the impact of such sanctions could be material."; According to its Annual Report filed with the SEC for fiscal year 2019: "Sony is aware that certain transactions during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, as described below, may be disclosable pursuant to Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act. (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/313838/000119312519175182/d870848d20f.htm); Sony does not customarily allocate net profit on a country-by-country or activity-by-activity basis, other than as set forth in Sonyâs consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP; thus, the net profit and loss described below are non-U.S. GAAP figures and are estimated solely for the purpose of preparing this disclosure pursuant to Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act. The information below is to the best of Sonyâs knowledge, and Sony in particular may not be aware of all potentially reportable sales by third-party-owned dealers and distributors.; âSony Corp. (6758) sold almost $13 million in video and medical equipment to dealers in Dubai that resold the gear in Iran, the company said. The recipients included groups under U.S. sanctions. In a U.S. filing yesterday, Sony said it sold broadcast equipment, security cameras and video-conferencing gear to dealers who planned to resell or resold the products to groups including the Information Technology Department of the Iranian Police and the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting⊠Sony âbelieves that, and maintains policies and procedures designed to ensure that, its transactions with Iran and elsewhere have been conducted in accordance with applicable economic sanctions laws and regulations,â according to the filing. Penalties or sanctions taken against the company could be material if any government disagrees, Sony said... One dealer was a subsidiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, Sony said in the filing. The company also reported sales of medical instruments -- including printers, paper and monitors -- it said were intended for the Ministry of Health.  Sony said it made the disclosure under the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 and related amendments to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  The company said it registered a profit of about $500,000 from the sale.â (Bloomberg, âSony Reports Tech Sales to Iran that May Violate Sanctions,â 6/27/13) (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-27/sony-reports-sale-of-communications-gear-to-iran.html); Sony does not customarily allocate net profit on a country-by-country or activity-by-activity basis, other than as set forth in Sonyâs consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP; thus, the net profit and loss described below are non-U.S. GAAP figures and are estimated solely for the purpose of preparing this disclosure pursuant to Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act. The information below is to the best of Sonyâs knowledge, and in particular Sony may not be aware of all potentially reportable sales by third-party-owned dealers and distributors.; Sony is not aware of any other activity, transaction or dealing by Sony Corporation or any of its affiliates during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 that is disclosable in this report under Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act. As of the date of this report, Sony does not anticipate that transactions that may be disclosable, as discussed above, will continue during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, except for the operation of its representative office and certain transactions through third-party-owned dealers that Sony believes to be intended for the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting and the Iranian Ministry of Health. Nevertheless, in the future, Sony may conduct additional sales activities in Iran through third-party-owned dealers/distributors, which may require disclosure pursuant to Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act. Sony intends to conduct any such sales in accordance with applicable law.; "Sony has been in Iran since at least 2000 and currently has an office in the country."  From 2000-2009, the company was the recipient of $103.3 million US federal funds.  The company's business in Iran is currently active.  (The New York Times, "Profiting from Iran, and the US," 3/6/2010) (http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/03/06/world/iran-sanctions.html); SonyIran has a website here. (https://www.sonyiran.com/); According to its Annual Report filed with the SEC for fiscal year 2015: "Sony is aware that certain transactions during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, as described below, may be disclosable pursuant to Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act. (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/313838/000119312515231346/d895998d20f.htm); According to its Annual Report filed with the SEC for fiscal year 2016: "  (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/313838/000119312516624169/d168822d20f.htm); Sony is not aware of any other activity, transaction or dealing by Sony Corporation or any of its affiliates during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 that is disclosable in this report under Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act. As of the date of this report, Sony does not anticipate that transactions that may be disclosable, as discussed above, will continue during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, except as described above in connection with the wind-down of its representative office or for certain transactions through third-party-owned dealers that Sony believes to be intended for the Iranian Ministry of Health. Nevertheless, in the future, Sony may conduct additional sales activities in Iran through third-party-owned dealers/distributors, which may require disclosure pursuant to Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act. Sony intends to conduct any such sales in accordance with applicable law.; "In the electronics and home appliances sections, sales of LG and Sony flat-screen televisions come with attractive service plans and free home installations. Local brands, such as Pars, go mostly ignored." (The Washington Post, "Iran hopes to resist sanctions by boosting production," 10/27/2012) (http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/iran-hopes-to-resist-sanctions-by-boosting-production/2012/10/27/a3531670-1f3e-11e2-8817-41b9a7aaabc7_print.html); According to its Annual Report filed with the SEC for fiscal year 2013: "Sony is aware that certain transactions during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, as described below, may be disclosable pursuant to Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act. (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/313838/000119312513273660/d519176d20f.htm); Company website lists numerous outlet and retail shops in Iran. (Company Website) (http://www.sony-mea.com/section/retailshops); Sony is not aware of any other activity, transaction or dealing by Sony Corporation or any of its affiliates during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019 that is disclosable in this report under Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act. As of the date of this report, Sony does not anticipate that any activity, transaction or dealing that may be disclosable will be conducted during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, except as described above in connection with the wind-down of its representative office in Iran. Nevertheless, Sony has continued to monitor developments in this area, especially in the light of the United Statesâ decision that was implemented in its entirety on November 5, 2018 to cease its participation in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action of July 14, 2015, among the United States, the United Kingdom, China, France, Russia, Germany, the European Union and Iran and re-impose certain secondary sanctions (i.e., laws and regulations that threaten to impose U.S. economic sanctions on non-U.S. companies engaging in specified transactions with Iran outside U.S. jurisdiction). Sony will determine whether and to what extent they affect Sonyâs business with Iranian customers as currently conducted and may additionally be conducted. Such business activities may require disclosure pursuant to Section 13(r) of the Exchange Act. Sony intends to conduct any such business activities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. |
SUZUE
| Name: | SUZUE | | Type: | Company | | Name: | SUZUE | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.suzueltd.com/ | | Notes: | "The IRISL signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Japan's Suzue Corporation and Kamigumi in Singapore, Iran's Maritime News Agency reported on April 4. Under the deal, the sides will survey grounds for cooperation in construction of dry ports and investment in Iran's port terminals. Once the preliminary studies are completed, the sides will sign an operational contract." (April 2017) (http://www.4-traders.com/KAMIGUMI-CO-LTD-6491963/news/Kamigumi-Iran-Japan-Sign-MOU-for-Logistic-Cooperation-24165309/) |
Toyo Engineering Corporation
| Name: | Toyo Engineering Corporation | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Toyo Engineering Corporation | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.toyo-eng.co.jp/en/top | | Notes: | In 2011 Toyo was removed from Pennsylvania Treasury's List of Scrutinized Companies Determined as Having Involvement In Iran after it was determined to have past involvement. (https://www.patreasury.gov/pdf/divestment/2011-Annual-Divestment-Report-print.pdf); Toyo is listed on the 4Q 2020 Minnesota State Board of Investment List of Unauthorized (Scrutinized) Iran Companies. (https://www.lrl.mn.gov/docs/2021/mandated/210295.pdf); In 2017, CalSTRS designated Toyo Engineering as âUnder Reviewâ for reportedly signing an agreement to develop the Salman oil and gas field in Iran. CalSTRS maintained the âUnder Reviewâ designation in 2018. (https://www.calstrs.com/sites/main/files/file-attachments/calstrs_investment_reports_2018.pdf); "The company was reported as potentially having signed an agreement to develop the Salman field in Iran. In 2018 CalPERS designated the company as under review. In 2019 CalPERS changed the designation to âbeing monitoredâ because CalPERSâ initial screening has not identified the company as having involvement in the regions and/or activities targeted by the Act. CalPERS has maintained the company in âmonitorâ status for 2020. CalPERS continues to monitor the company for possible changes in status relevant to the Act." (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/docs/forms-publications/iran-sudan-divestment-2020.pdf); In 2017 the U.S. state of California listed Toyo Engineering as a company under review for reportedly signing an agreement to develop the Salman oil and Gas field in Iran.; "A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Monday 17 July in Tehran by Gholamreza Manouchehri, Deputy Managing Director of NIOC, Hamid Akbari, CEO of Petropars and Hiroshi Sato, Toyoâs Director of Energy Business Unit, aiming to renew the Salman oil and gas fieldâs facilities and to boost production." (July 2017)
 -- (https://shandaconsult.com/nioc-toyo-signed-mou-develop-oilfield-project-iran/); Two Japanese Toyo Engineering workers are in Iran to deal with any defects in a plant the firm completed in 2009. According to a company source, they must stay there for at least another year.Though the firm feels it is important to take the Japanese and Western government positions into consideration, Toyo Engineering said it cannot fail to complete its contract. (The Nikkei Business Daily, " Japan Plant Builders Stepping Away From Iran," 10/14/2010) (http://e.nikkei.com/e/fr/tnks/Nni20101014D14HH887.htm); Toyo is listed by the Iranian firm, Sazeh Consultants, as a âParticipantâ in the Borzooyeh Petrochemical Company project.  (Sazeh Consultants Website, âAboutâ).  (https://sazeh.co/Home/About); As of December 2020, Rhode Island continues to list Toyo as having active investment in Iran's energy sector of at least greater than $50 million. The company's subsidiary, Toyo Engineering Canada Ltd., lists an office in Iran. Toyo-Canada specializes in the execution of upstream oil and gas projects. (Toyo Engineering Canada website, 07/2019) (http://data.treasury.ri.gov/dataset/c56b9795-4c0b-4749-80a8-78418efc1492/resource/9d4e0eae-3bb0-4ed2-977a-db21ad57ea96/download/RhodeIslandIranContract2020.xlsx); In 2017 the U.S. state of Minnesota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee listed Toyo Engineering on its Iran restricted companies list rendering Toyo ineligible for investment and/or state contracting. (http://data.treasury.ri.gov/dataset/scrutinzed-companies-list-iran/resource/6936d293-53b5-4223-8f6d-36777bf91c6d) |
Tokyo Keiso Co., Ltd.
| Name: | Tokyo Keiso Co., Ltd. | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Tokyo Keiso Co., Ltd. | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | https://www.tokyokeiso.co.jp/english/ | | Notes: | According to its website Tokyo Keiso working with Iranian company Nirou Taban. Nirou Taban is working in oil and gas sector. This sector in Iran is controlled by IRGC; (http://www.niroutaban.ir/en-us/products.php); According to its website, SDN listed Iranian entity Neda Industrial Group has ties to Toyko Kiso Japan. (http://www.nedaco.com/index.aspx?siteid=2&fkeyid=&siteid=2&pageid=193) |
Yamaha
| Name: | Yamaha | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Yamaha | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://usa.yamaha.com/ | | Notes: | "Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd (YMC) has recently concluded a technical assistance agreement with the nationaly run Iranian motorcycle maker DMI to being the manufacture of motorcylces in Iran...In the past, from 1971 to '81, DMI manufactured three Yamaha brand motorcycle models..." Â (Yamaha. Â "Yamaha Brand Motorcycle Production Begins Again in Iran." Â 5/23/2001) (http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/news/2001/05/23/iran.html); Yamaha is listed as a participating company at the 14th International Exhibition of Transportation & Urban Services & Related Industries which takes place October 27-30th, 2016 in Tehran Iran. (Participating International Companies) Â (http://www.avin-co.ir/Facts---Figures/About-Shows/ÙÙ
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TLV International
| Name: | TLV International | | Type: | Company | | Name: | TLV International | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | https://www.tlv.com/global/ | | Notes: | TLV features on the official Iranian vendor website, âVListâ â the âpetroleum and energy vendor source search engine of I.R. Iranâ (https://www.vlist.ir/en/search/view/vlist:180/page:31/ipp:32) |
Sojitz
| Name: | Sojitz | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Sojitz | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | https://www.sojitz.com/en/ | | Notes: | "From August 2016 through May 2018, certain Sojitz HK employees acting contrary to companywide policies and procedures (ânoncompliant employeesâ) caused Sojitz HK [Hong Kong] to purchase approximately 64,000 tons of Iranian-origin HDPE from a supplier in Thailand for resale to buyers in China (the âHDPE Tradingâ). Under the terms of the HDPE Trading arrangement, Sojitz HK paid the purchase price by wire transfer to the Thai supplier upon the supplierâs shipment of the HDPE to the Chinese buyers. Throughout the course of the HDPE Trading relationship, Sojitz HK made 60 separate U.S. dollar payments from its Hong Kong bank to the Thai supplierâs banks in Thailand, transferring a total of $75,603,411. Each of these U.S. dollar payments were processed and settled through multiple U.S. financial institutions, including the U.S. correspondent banks of the Hong Kong and Thai banks."; In 2017, CalSTRS designated Sojitz as âUnder Reviewâ for potentially having ties to Iran. In 2018, CalSTRS removed Sojitz after reviewing the companyâs business with Iran and internal controls to prevent sanction violations (https://www.calstrs.com/sites/main/files/file-attachments/calstrs_investment_reports_2018.pdf); The Department of Treasury OFAC settled with Sojitz on January 11, 2022 for $5,228,298 Related to Apparent Violations of the Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations. (https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/126/20220111_sojitz.pdf); "The company was reported as potentially seeking steel and petrochemical plan renovation opportunities in Iran. In 2018 CalPERS designated the company as under review. In 2019 CalPERS changed the designation to âbeing monitoredâ because CalPERSâ initial screening has not identified the company as having involvement in the regions and/or activities targeted by the Act. CalPERS has maintained the company in âmonitorâ status for 2020. CalPERS continues to monitor the company for possible changes in status relevant to the Act." (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/docs/forms-publications/iran-sudan-divestment-2020.pdf); "Japanâs Sojitz Corporation â the countryâs sixth largest trading enterprise â has signed a basic agreement to study the production of steel sheets in Iranâs southeastern port of Chabahar. The Japanese company signed the agreement with Iranâs Industrial Development and Renovation Organization (IDRO) â the operations arm of the countryâs Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Mine." (February 13, 2017) (http://www.presstv.com/Detail/2017/02/13/510423/Japans-Sojitz-to-study-Iran-steel-project); On its website, a Sojitz operating base in Tehran is listed under the company Sojitz Corporation Iran Ltd., at 5th Floor, No.82, Shahid Soltani St., Valiasr Ave. Tehran 19677-13961. (https://www.sojitz.com/en/corporate/network/middleeast_africa/); "National Petrochemical Company (NPC) has signed a memorandum of understating with Japan's Sojitz for feasibility studies on construction of a methanol to propylene conversion plant in Iran. Held at the locality of the NPC in Tehran, the signing ceremony of the MoU was attended by Managing Director of the NPC Marziyeh Shahdaei and Masaru Sato, Sojitz's senior representative on Saturday. Speaking during the ceremony, Marziyeh Shahdaei, who is also deputy petroleum minister in petrochemical affairs, said the project is of crucial importance for Iran given the vast gas reserves it is sitting atop. Sojitz has been active in Iran over 50 years and is the first foreign company active in Iran's petrochemical sector, said Sato during the meeting." (IRNA, "NPC, Sojitz of Japan sign MoU for petchem cooperation," 10/10/2016). (http://www3.irna.ir/en/News/82261208/) (http://www3.irna.ir/en/News/82261208/) (http://www3.irna.ir/en/News/82261208/) |
Sompo Japan Insurance
| Name: | Sompo Japan Insurance | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Sompo Japan Insurance | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.sompo-japan.co.jp/english/ | | Notes: | "Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance, Sompo Japan Insurance and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance are among those that have approached Japanese oil refiners to cut coverage for Iranian oil and petrochemical shipments by more than 50 percent, the Nikkei business daily said on Wednesday." (Reuters, "Japan insurers to cut Iran oil insurance coverage," 4/4/2012) (http://af.reuters.com/article/energyOilNews/idAFL3E8F39ZK20120404) |
Takeda
| Name: | Takeda | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Takeda | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://betterhealth.takeda.com/ | | Notes: | "Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk, the world's top insulin supplier, expects to be ahead of the pack now nuclear sanctions are lifted in Iran, thanks to a continuous presence and a pre-emptive investment plan. The country is an attractive target for Big Pharma seeking to sell new medicines to its large and growing population, but going in at ground level and securing good relations with authorities will be key, industry executives say... 'With the sanctions being lifted, we can operate more freely,' Jakob Riis, Novo's head of marketing told Reuters at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The Danish company has maintained a staff of around 130 in Iran through the sanctions era and it now plans to more than double that, adding 160 additional staff, following a decision in September to invest 70 million euros ($76 million) on a factory in the country. 'Novo has been there throughout. Now there are a lot of companies lining up to get into Iran and I think we are going to benefit from having been there for a while,' Riis said... Other drugmakers are actively pursuing the opportunity. 'It's a significant country,' said Christophe Weber, CEO of Takeda, Japan's biggest drugmaker. 'We have a team assessing the situation.' ... Also ahead of the curve, Indian generics maker Cipla set up a manufacturing plant in Iran in 2014." (Reuters, âNovo aims to be ahead of pharma pack with Iran investment,â 1/21/2016) (http://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-pharmaceuticals-idUSKCN0UZ266) |
Sharp Corporation
| Name: | Sharp Corporation | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Sharp Corporation | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.sharpusa.com/ | | Notes: | Sharp manufactures consumer/information products and electronic components, including LCDs, solar cells, and other electronic devices (Company Website). (http://sharp-world.com/corporate/info/ci/index.html); Sharpâs corporate social responsibility policy states, âSharp is committed to being a socially responsible company, conducting its operations with concern for the impact of its activities on its customers, suppliers, employees, communities and other stakeholders, as well as the environment. The company aims an overall positive impact on society by contributing to the culture, benefits, welfare and quality of life for people throughout the world, for its prosperity as a company is directly linked to the prosperity of the entire Sharp family.â (Company Website). (http://www.sharpusa.com/AboutSharp/CompanyProfil/CorporateSocialResponsibility.aspx); Sharp electronics are sold elsewhere in Iran, through Hadid Persian Electronics. (Iranian Wholesale Website). (http://www.wholesalersnetwork.com/cat/home-electronics.html); Sharp is a leading solar manufacturer, powering âmore homes and businesses than any other solar manufacturer in the world.â Sharp uses semiconductors to create utility-scale solar cells for government use (Company Website). (http://www.sharpusa.com/SolarElectricity/SolarProducts/UtilityScaleProducts.aspx); According to its website, âAt Sharp Electronics Corporation, a U.S. subsidiary of Osaka-based Sharp Corporation - a company known worldwide for its unique one-of-a-kind electronic products and solutions, our challenge is to create a balance between work time and personal time, with products that can benefit people's lives at work, at home, and everywhere in betweenâ (Company Website). (http://www.sharpusa.com/AboutSharp.asp); The Maadiran Group, âIran's leading office equipment and technology systems supplier, manufacturer, and after-sales service provider,â features Sharp products on its home page. (Maadiran Group Website).The Iran Office Machines Center, one of the three subsidiaries comprising Maadiran, "is the exclusive distributor in Iran for Olivetti, Optoma, Plustek, Epson, Sharp, LEXMARK, MEVA and LG Electronics." (Maadiran Group Website) (http://www.maadiran.com/English/) (http://www.maadiran.com/English/Profile/IOMCent.asp); According to Business Monitor International, Sharp has a long history of business in Iran: âWhile US vendors are restricted from direct involvement in the market, their Asian rivals, in particular, have fewer inhibitions. Many, including Samsung, LG and Sharp, have hastened to take advantage of the opportunity presented to them by building up distribution and even production strength in the country.ââIran has long had more significant manufacturing capacity in computer peripherals, particularly printers and monitorsâŠSharp has been perhaps the biggest player and was the brand of the first fax machine and first notebook computer to be produced in Iran in 1984 and 1985 respectively.ââIran's AV device production capacity is growing. In the 2005/06 fiscal year, Iran produced around 768,209 colour TV sets and 562,473 radios and cassette players, according to government figures. The industry started to develop in the 1990s with the first LCD projector, from Sharp, being manufactured in 1991 and the first CRT monitors in Iran from LG in 1993â (Business Monitor International, "Iran Q2 2010 (Market Overview Article)," March 2, 2010). (http://www.businessmonitor.com/cgi-bin/request.pl?view=articleviewer&article=331386&service=e&SessionID=36209679997654&iso=IR&keyword=iran epson); --- |
Suzuki
| Name: | Suzuki | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Suzuki | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.globalsuzuki.com/ | | Notes: | âSUZUKI products are now popular in 187 countries worldwide, with local assembly plantsâ (Company website). (http://www.globalsuzuki.com/corp_info/overseas/index.html); Japanese automaker Suzuki plans to launch and later assemble at least three new models for the Iranian market, hinting a significant shift in its sales outlook for Iran in the post-sanctions environment. (4/6/2016) (https://financialtribune.com/articles/economy-auto/38767/suzuki-plans-3-vehicles-for-iranian-market); As of November 2021, Suzuki was not listed on the Texas Comptroller List of Companies Engaging in Scrutinized Business Operations in Iran; "The report said that aside from Nissan and Peugeot, such car brands as Chinese Lifan, Mazda, Suzuki, and Hyundai are still being manufactured in Iran." (Trend, "Five reasons why Iran's car manufacturing suffers blow after blow," 11/27/2012) (http://en.trend.az/regions/iran/2092624.html); According to the article, as of March 12 2010, Suzuki status in Iran is listed as active.; ---; During the meeting, the two sides referred to a significant drop in trade relations between Iran and Japan and explored the ways for further promotion of bilateral relations.; It is unclear whether the auto industry will be included in those discussions.; Suzuki is an affiliate of Volkswagen (http://www.unitedagainstnucleariran.com/company/volkswagen); In 2019, California State Teachers Retirement System listed Suzuki as a company under review for reportedly licensing its products to an Iranian state-owned manufacturing firm. (https://www.calstrs.com/sites/main/files/file-attachments/calstrs-investment-reports-2019.pdf?1577750493); Suzuki's Iranian partner Iran Khodro produced 4,393 Suzuki Grand Vitara vehicles during the Persian year ending March 19, 2012.  (Best Selling Cars, "Iran March 2012: Last good showing for Peugeot," 4/18/12) (http://bestsellingcarsblog.com/2012/04/18/iran-march-2012-last-good-showing-for-peugeot/); Takayuki Suzuki made the remarks during a meeting in Tehran with Iran Chmberâs Deputy for International Affairs Mohammad Reza Karbasi.; The Japanese side said that his country is upbeat about the future of relations with Iran, and therefore JETRO is seeking to hold B2B meetings between Iranian companies and the Japanese ones in four sectors â medical equipment, cosmetics, startups, and producing cultural content." (Iran Chamber of Commerce, "JETRO eyes boosting trade with Iran," 1/26/22) (https://en.otaghiranonline.ir/news/33443); "Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) has prepared a package for expansion of trade cooperation with Iran, according to the head of JETRO office in Tehran.; Suzuki is a Japanese automaker and globally recognized trademark with a capital of 120,210 million yen as of March 31, 2009. (Company Profile) (http://www.globalsuzuki.com/corp_info/outline/index.html); Suzuki was one of 74 corporations identified by the New York Times as doing business with Iran as well as the United State government in the past ten years. Suzuki, which has received $1.1 million from the U.S. government, "has a production agreement with Iran Khodro Manufacturing Co., the largest automaker in Iran. Iran Khodro mass produces the Suzuki Grand Vitara, a compact SUV. Iran Khodro's Web site showcases several Suzuki models" (The New York Times, "Profiting From Iran, and the U.S.," March 12, 2010). (http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/03/06/world/iran-sanctions.html); "Suzuki Motor reportedly licenses its products to an Iranian state-owned automobile manufacturing firm. In 2019, CalSTRS identified Suzuki Motor Corp. as potentially having ties to Iran and began the review process. The engagement has been delayed by shutdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Accordingly, CalSTRS maintained an âUnder Reviewâ status in 2020." (https://www.calstrs.com/sites/main/files/file-attachments/calstrs-investment-reports-2020.pdf?1609284307); In 2019 Suzuki was listed on the Texas Comptroller List of Companies Engaging in Scrutinized Business Operations in Iran.  (https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/publications/divestment.php); Iranian automaker Iran Khodro Company (IKCO), which manufactures and sells Suzuki vehicles, has a web page for its Suzuki products. (Iranian Dealer website) (http://www.ikco.com/Fa/Default.aspx) |
Seiko Group
| Name: | Seiko Group | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Seiko Group | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.seiko.co.jp/en/index.php | | Notes: | Maadiran Group features Epson printers on its homepage. Maadiran Group Website (http://www.maadiran.com/English/); According to Business Monitor International, âIran has long had more significant manufacturing capacity in computer peripherals, particularly printers and monitors⊠The first printers, from Olivetti and Epson, were assembled in Iran in 1994â (Business Monitor International, "Iran Q2 2010 (Market Overview Article)"  March 2, 2010). (http://www.businessmonitor.com/cgi-bin/request.pl?view=articleviewer&article=331386&service=e&SessionID=36209679997654&iso=IR&keyword=iran epson); Seiko has a service center in Tehran. Company Website (http://www.seikowatches.com/support/customer/middleeast.html#iran); "Maadiran is an exclusive distributor for Sharp, LG, Olivetti, Epson and a number of other brands" (Business Monitor International, "Company Profile - Maadiran Group - Q2 2010 Iran."  March 2, 2010). (http://www.businessmonitor.com/cgi-bin/request.pl?view=articleviewer&article=331389&service=-1&SessionID=722275453477293&iso=IR&keyword=epson iran); Seiko Group includes Seiko Holdings Corporation, Seiko Epson and Seiko Instruments, all of which do business in Iran. Seiko Holdings Corporation primarily produces watches, and has a variety of divisions that deal with electronics, including Seiko NPC Corporation, which manufactures semiconductors (Company Website). (http://www.seiko.co.jp/en/index.php); Seiko Instruments also produces semiconductor products, along with other electronic components, precision parts and technology (Company Website). (http://www.seikoinstruments.com/); Seiko Epson manufactures computers and peripherals, and other information and imaging equipment. (Company Website). (http://global.epson.com/company); Business Monitor International recognizes Maadiran Group as "one of Iran's largest consumer electronics and IT firms."; "In 2007, Maadiran Group began mass production of five models of LG phones, adding to existing contracts for the assembly of LG monitors, Epson dot matrix printers and Olivetti bank slip printer. LG is an important brand for Maadiran. In 2008, the company was targeting the production of 850,000 LG-branded LCD and CRT monitors, and planned to increase its volume to 940,000 in 2009. Maadiran is also licensed to produce around 14,000 dot matrix printers for Epson annually."; --- |
Sumitomo Corporation
| Name: | Sumitomo Corporation | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Sumitomo Corporation | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.sumitomocorp.co.jp/english/ | | Notes: | Listed as an approved vendor in Iran by NIOEC, NPC, POGC, NIGC and IOOC. (https://www.vlist.ir/en/search/view/vlist:2/page:5/ipp:32); Sumitomo Electrical Industries features on the official Iranian vendor website, âVListâ â the âpetroleum and energy vendor source search engine of I.R. Iranâ (https://www.vlist.ir/en/search/view/vlist:180/page:31/ipp:32); "Japanese traders including Marubeni Corp and Sumitomo Corp that stopped buying Iranian oil during western sanctions are looking to resume imports, potentially by year-end, industry sources said. Conservative Japanese firms have so far held off taking Iranian crude due to a lack of internationally acceptable insurance coverage, but are looking at ways of using cover provided by the Japanese government, the sources said. The traders seeking to restart purchases together imported around 50,000 barrels per day (bpd) of Iranian oil before sanctions were imposed and renewed purchases would give a boost to Tehran's aim of increasing its exports to 4 million bpd..." (Reuters, "Some Japan trading houses eye resuming Iran oil imports-sources," 10/19/2016). (http://www.reuters.com/article/iran-oil-japan-idUSL3N1CB1MP); Sumitomo Corporation lists an office in Tehran. Its subsidiary, Sumitomo Electric, lists a past Major Power Transmission Line Installation Project in Iran. (http://www.sumitomocorp.co.jp/english/company/point/mneast/) (http://global-sei.com/gt/index.html) |
Toko Line
| Name: | Toko Line | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Toko Line | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.tokoline.co.jp/english/ | | Notes: | Toko Line is an "ocean-going shipping company," with "total controlled modern fleets of 422,000DWT ranging from 5,000DWT to 33,000DWT together with chartered vessels as required throughout the year. The company is known for shipping "steel products, plant cargoes as well as grains, timbers, and other breakbulk commodities." According to its company website, Toko Line maintains an agency called Barvilanj  Port Marine Services Ltd. in Iran.  (http://www.tokoline.co.jp/english/company/message/index.html) (http://www.tokoline.co.jp/english/servicenetwork/agencies/index.html) |
Toray
| Name: | Toray | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Toray | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | https://www.toray.com/ | | Notes: | "Toray group including subsidiaries conduct fair export control strictly, especially regarding the business for Iran, we establish the special rules and when the person would like to begin any business for Iran, they are prohibited to begin the business without prior approval from the corporate control department..." (5/11/2017) |
Okazaki Manufacturing Company
| Name: | Okazaki Manufacturing Company | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Okazaki Manufacturing Company | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.okazaki-mfg.com/ | | Notes: | Okazaki features on the official Iranian vendor website, âVListâ â the âpetroleum and energy vendor source search engine of I.R. Iranâ (https://www.vlist.ir/en/search/view/vlist:180/page:31/ipp:32) |
Hitachi Zosen Corporation
| Name: | Hitachi Zosen Corporation | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Hitachi Zosen Corporation | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.hitachizosen.co.jp/english/index.html | | Notes: | Hitachi Zosen is a Japanese manufacturing and engineering corporation with product divisions including environmental systems and industrial plants, precision machinery, machinery and process equipment, steel structures and construction machinery, marine and disaster prevention systems. (Company website) (http://www.hitachizosen.co.jp/english/index.html); ---; Hitachi Zosen produces shield tunneling machines in its steel structures and construction machinery division: "We have delivered a number of shield tunneling machines to the United States, China, Korea, Republic of China, Singapore and Thailand including 4 machines for undersea tunnel across the Bosporus straits in Istanbul, Turkey" (Company website). (http://www.hitachizosen.co.jp/english/product/steel/); A Hitachi Zosen subsidiary lists Iran as a main exporting country for spare parts. (Hitachi-Zosen Plant Techno-Service Corp) (http://www.hpt-hitachizosen.co.jp/e/spare_parts_top.html) |
Konica Minolta
| Name: | Konica Minolta | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Konica Minolta | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.konicaminolta.com/healthcare/about/network/middle-east.html | | Notes: | Since 1990, Konica's agent in Iran has been the Tepak Company, which sells medical imagery. (Website) (http://www.tepak.ir/About.html); Konica Minolta Medical & Graphic Inc., a subsidiary of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc., lists an office in Tehran on its website: TEPAK Bldg. Niroo St. Dr. Shariati Ave.,Tehran Iran. (Website) (http://www.konicaminolta.com/healthcare/about/network/middle-east.html) |
Mitsubishi Materials Corp. (MMC)
| Name: | Mitsubishi Materials Corp. (MMC) | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Mitsubishi Materials Corp. (MMC) | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.mmc.co.jp/corporate/en/ | | Notes: | As of August 15, 2019, the state of Iowa listed Mitsubishi Materials on its Iran scrutinized companies list. (https://www.ipers.org/sites/default/files/media/2017 09 Iran Prohibited Companies List 09-30-17.pdf); In 2018 the U.S. state of Iowa listed Mitsubishi Materials as an Iran restricted company rendering Mitsubishi Materials ineligible for investment and/or state contracting. (https://www.ipers.org/sites/default/files/media/2017 09 Iran Prohibited Companies List 09-30-17.pdf); As of December 2020, Rhode Island continues to list Mitsubishi Materials as an Iran scrutinized company for active involvement of at least $20-50 million in Iran's energy sector. (http://data.treasury.ri.gov/dataset/c56b9795-4c0b-4749-80a8-78418efc1492/resource/9d4e0eae-3bb0-4ed2-977a-db21ad57ea96/download/RhodeIslandIranContract2020.xlsx); In 2017 the U.S. state of Rhode Island, South Carolina listed Mitsubishi Materials on its list of companies doing material business with Iran rendering Mitsubishi Materials ineligible for investment and/or state contracting. (http://data.treasury.ri.gov/dataset/scrutinzed-companies-list-iran/resource/6936d293-53b5-4223-8f6d-36777bf91c6d) (https://procurement.sc.gov/files/Iran_divestment_122017.pdf); On February 16, 2021, Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System removed Mitsubishi Materials from its Iran Prohibited Companies List. (https://www.ipers.org/sites/default/files/IPERS' Iran Prohibited Companies 1Q21.pdf) |
Minebea Mitsumi Inc.
| Name: | Minebea Mitsumi Inc. | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Minebea Mitsumi Inc. | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.minebeamitsumi.com/english/ | | Notes: | During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, Minebea Intec GmbH and Minebea Intec Bovenden GmbH & Co. KG, both majority-owned subsidiaries of MINEBEA MITSUMI, sold measurement equipment, such as weighing cells, to both two joint venture companies involving the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum and/or the National Petrochemical Company of Iran, as well as four other Iranian petrochemical companies, in each case in the ordinary course of business. The revenue from the transactions with the two joint venture companies for the fiscal year were 1,000 Euro and 24,000 Euro, respectively. The revenue from the transactions with the four other Iranian petrochemical companies for the fiscal year were 62,000 Euro, 6,000 Euro, 4,000 Euro and 3,000 Euro, respectively. Altogether, these transactions contributed an insignificant amount in net profits to MINEBEA MITSUMI. MINEBEA MITSUMI believes that the above transactions do not subject it or its affiliates to U.S. sanctions. Minebea Intec GmbH and Minebea Intec Bovenden GmbH & Co. KG do not currently intend to cease selling the products described above to the above entities. (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1034983/000119312517235640/d424567d20f.htm) |
Japan Tobacco
| Name: | Japan Tobacco | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Japan Tobacco | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.jti.com/home | | Notes: | In 2016, JTIâs leading brand,Winston, recorded double-digit volume growth in 34 markets and record market shares in 20 markets, including Iran. In addition, JTI launched its Camel brand into the Iranian market. (JTI Website, âJapan Tobacco Inc. Annual Report FY2016â). (https://www.jt.com/investors/results/annual_report/pdf/annual.fy2016_E_all.pdf); Lists JTI Pars PJSCO in Tehran, iran as its Iran head office. (https://www.jti.com/middle-east/iran); JTI attended the 2nd Iran International Banking 2017 Forum at the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof in Frankfurt, Germany in July 2017.; "Japan Tobacco, owned 50 per cent by the Japanese government, has been aggressively expanding overseas as demand declines at home. The company dramatically ramped up production in Russia last year and has a major presence in Ukraine, Iran, Turkey and Malaysia." (The Globe and Mail, "Deals, dividends and growth set tobacco stocks alight," 4/11/07); "GIANTS WITH A FOOT IN TEHRAN: Total, Shell, Statoil, BNP Paribas, Commerzbank, MTN, UPS, Linde, Technip, Nokia, Ericsson, Peugeot, Renault, OMV, Societe Generale, ENI, Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, Siemens, LG, Samsung, Bosch, Valeo, Nestle, Unilever, BAT, Japan Tobacco. (The London Times, "American pressure threatens UK firms," 5/27/06) (http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/economics/article727079.ece); Speaking at a press briefing on May 17, Afzali said that Japan Tobacco International (JTI) and British American Tobacco (BAT) control more than 61 percent of sales and some 70 percent of the value of the cigarette market in Iran. Afzali estimated that JTI and BAT supplied 46 billion cigarettes to Iranian consumers in the calendar year to late March." (Tobacco Reporter, "Foreign Firms Dominate Iranian Cigarette Market," 5/18/21)
 (https://tobaccoreporter.com/2021/05/18/itc-foreign-companies-dominate-iranian-cigarette-market/); Japan Tobacco is listed on the March 1, 2022 Report to the New Jersey Legislature Iran Divestment as a prohibited company. (https://www.nj.gov/treasury/doinvest/pdf/index/Iran_Progress_Report.pdf); "Despite recent gains by Iranian Tobacco Co. (ITC), multinationals continue to dominate the Iranian cigarette market, according to a report by PressTV, citing ITC CEO Siavash Afzali.; In October 2015, the Financial Times reported that Japan Tobacco Internationalâs Iranian subsidiary, JTI Pars, acquired the privately owned Iranian cigarette maker, Arian Tobacco Industry (ATI), in an attempt to reinforce its position as the market leader in Iran. (Financial Times, âJapan Tobacco buys Iranian cigarette maker to boost dominance,â 10/18/2015). (https://www.ft.com/content/626e5c5a-7576-11e5-a95a-27d368e1ddf7?mhq5j=e2) |
K-Line
| Name: | K-Line | | Type: | Company | | Name: | K-Line | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.kline.co.jp/corp/index_e.html | | Notes: | "So despite concerns over regulation and reputation, that opportunity explains the caravan of container carriers that started resuming service to Iran back in January. The Iranian port at Bandar Abbas now welcomes ships from Evergreen, Hyundai, OOCL, Hanjin, âKâ Line, KMTC, X-Press, Yang Ming, and many more..." (Global Trade, "Transportation/Logistics:Iran is Back Open for Business," 11/1/2016). (http://www.globaltrademag.com/global-logistics/transportationlogistics-iran-back-open-business); K-Line has multiple European and American subsidiaries, including K-Line America and K-Line Europe. (K-Line: About Us) (http://www.kline.co.jp/corp/group_e.html); Listed by the Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization as doing business with the Iranian Jet Marin Servis. (Ports & Maritime Organization: Companies Affairs Department: Liners) (http://portaffairs.pmo.ir/companiesaffairsdepartment-liners-en.html); Uses Tidewater Middle East Co.âs private terminals in the Shahid Rajaee Port Complex. (Tidewater: Reflection of Tomorrow) (http://mytcts.com/MYTCTS_Static/Introduction/Files/TidewaterProfile.pdf); Operates as a liner in Iranian ports. (Ports and Maritime Organization: Shipping Lines which operating in Iranian Ports) (http://portaffairs.pmo.ir/portaffairsdepartment-shippinglines-en.html); On June 23, 2011, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Tidewater Middle East Co. (âTidewaterâ), Iranâs major port operator, because the IRGC owns it and uses it for illicit activities including weapons shipments. (U.S. Department of the Treasury Press Center, âTreasury Sanctions Major Iranian Commercial Entities,â 6/23/11) The EU followed with its own sanctions against Tidewater on January 23, 2012. (Official Journal or the European Union: Council Decision 2012/35/CFSP) (http://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Pages/tg1217.aspx) (http://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/Pages/tg1217.aspx) (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2012:019:0022:0030:EN:PDF) |
KITO Corporation
| Name: | KITO Corporation | | Type: | Company | | Name: | KITO Corporation | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.kito.net/en/company | | Notes: | "Trade official says a new dawn is beginning for Iran, especially in the economic sector, as hopes are high that international sanctions on the Islamic Republic are going to be removed. 'It is the first time in a long time there's hope,' David Stephen, head of the Oil and Gas Offshore Division of Iran Europe industrial and trading group told Trend May 7 on the sidelines of the Iran Oil Show 2015 in Tehran. 'Iran is the future for many foreign companies,' said Stephen who is responsible for bringing many European companies to Iran for market exploration in the past 25 years... The German safety equipment company Kito is one of the companies Stephen has led to Iran. We were in Iran last November holding talks with the NIOC (National Iranian Oil Company) and the Iranian sides were very interested in our products, Kito General Manager Joachim Romeick told Trend." (Trend, "New dawn for Iran after sanctions -- European trade official, 5/10/15) (http://www.bloomberg.com/research/markets/news/article.asp?docKey=600-201505100001KRTRIB__BUSNEWS_52940_64499-1) |
Marubeni Corporation
| Name: | Marubeni Corporation | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Marubeni Corporation | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.marubeni.com/ | | Notes: | Marubeni lists contact information for its office in Tehran, Marubeni Iran Co., Ltd. (Company website, âMIDDLE EAST Our Company Marubeni Corporationâ) (http://www.marubeni.com/company/offices/003909.html); Marubeni-Itochu Steel, a joint venture between Marubeni and Itochu, lists an office in Tehran on its website. (Marubeni-Itochu website) (http://www.benichu.com/english/network/kyoten_overseas.html); "Japanese traders including Marubeni Corp and Sumitomo Corp that stopped buying Iranian oil during western sanctions are looking to resume imports, potentially by year-end, industry sources said. Conservative Japanese firms have so far held off taking Iranian crude due to a lack of internationally acceptable insurance coverage, but are looking at ways of using cover provided by the Japanese government, the sources said. The traders seeking to restart purchases together imported around 50,000 barrels per day (bpd) of Iranian oil before sanctions were imposed and renewed purchases would give a boost to Tehran's aim of increasing its exports to 4 million bpd..." (Reuters, "Some Japan trading houses eye resuming Iran oil imports - sources," 10/19/2016). (http://www.reuters.com/article/iran-oil-japan-idUSL3N1CB1MP); Tehran Oil Refinery has signed a memorandum of understanding with two Japanese companies, JGC Corporation and Marubeni Corporation, on enhancing gasoline quality and quantity as well as reducing mazut output, the refineryâs managing director said. (May 7, 2018) (https://financialtribune.com/articles/energy/85904/tehran-refinery-signs-mou-with-japanese-companies); Marubeni Corporation is listed on the March 1, 2022 Report to the New Jersey Legislature Iran Divestment as a prohibited company.
 (https://www.nj.gov/treasury/doinvest/pdf/index/Iran_Progress_Report.pdf); Marubeni Corporation is a trading company âinvolved in the handling of products and provision of services in a broad range of sectors. These areas encompass importing and exporting, as well as transactions in the Japanese market, related to food, textiles, materials, pulp and paper, chemicals, energy, metals and mineral resources, transportation machinery, and includes offshore trading. The Company's activities also extend to power projects and infrastructure, plants and industrial machinery, real estate development and construction, and finance, logistics and information industry. Additionally, Marubeni conducts business investment, development and management on a global levelâ (Company Profile).
Marubeni has â55 overseas branches & offices and 32 overseas corporate subsidiaries with 63 offices for a total of 118 offices in 71 countries/areasâ (Company Profile). (http://www.marubeni.com/company/data.html) (http://www.marubeni.com/company/data.html); "China's Sinopec Group and Japan's Marubeni Corp (8002.T) will work together to see contracts worth over $1 billion in the next five years to build refineries and petrochemical plants, Chinese media said. SEI, Sinopec's engineering unit, recently entered energy infrastructure contracts in Iran and Saudi Arabia, the report said, without giving further details." (Reuters, "Marubeni, Sinopec jointly seek $1 bln deals," July 13, 2010) (http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/07/14/sinopec-marubeni-idUKTOE66D03120100714); Managers of Japanese companies Marubeni Power System, Hitachi and Mitsubishi had visited Iran to hold talks with Iranian officials about their presence in Iranâs electricity market.  (Fars News, âManagers of Japanâs Giant Power Plant Constructors Arrive in Iran for Investment,â 10/20/2015).  (http://en.farsnews.com/newstext.aspx?nn=13940728000698); ---; In 2018 the U.S. state of Iowa listed Marubeni as an Iran restricted company rendering Marubeni ineligible for investment and/or state contracting. (https://www.ipers.org/sites/default/files/media/2017 09 Iran Prohibited Companies List 09-30-17.pdf); "Marubeni has formed a consortium with South Korea's largest rolling stock manufacturer, Rotem Company (Hyundai Motor Group), to win an order worth about 110 million euro (about 15 billion yen) for 120 Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) cars from Irankhdro Rail Industries Company (IRICO), and signed the contract on November 1."
"Under this contract, the design and production of the rolling stock and the transfer of technology to IRICO will be carried out by Rotem Company, while, as consortium partner, Marubeni will take charge of the commercial task & functions , including accounting & legal support, local procurement back-up and finance & payment facilitation."
"Marubeni has 40 years experience in Iran, particularly with the Islamic Republic of Iran Railway , in areas such as the supply of signal systems and the delivery of diesel locomotives, and is held in high esteem by the Iranian counterparts."
"The DMUs to be delivered under this contract are intended for the use by the Tehran Suburban Railway by Raja Passenger Company (Passenger Trains Company that is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railway ) and comprise 24 complete cars, 24 cars for on-site assembly and 72 cars for on-site production. The transfer of technology to IRICO is also included in the scope of work."
"IRICO is a company set up by Iran's largest car maker, Irankhodro, to enter into railcar production business, which is currently burgeoning in Iran against a backdrop of fast population increase in urban areas, and this contract marks IRICO's first project."; Marubeni lists an office in Tehran, Iran on its company website. (https://www.marubeni.com/en/company/network/middle_east/); "According to the official, talks are underway with multinationals, namely Italy's Tecnimont, China's Sinopec, Japan's Marubeni, JGC Corporation, JX Nippon Oil & Energy and South Korea's Daelim, to fund the ventures." (October 2017) (https://financialtribune.com/articles/energy/74373/niordc-priorities-outlined); In 2013, Marubeni was added to the Pennsylvania Treasury's List of Scrutinized Companies Determined as Having Involvement in Iran because of government oil-related activity. (https://www.patreasury.gov/pdf/divestment/2013-Annual-Divestment-Report-print.pdf); âMarubeni Corp. and Mitsubishi Corp., both with headquarters in Japan, are also interested in working on refinery projects in Iran.â  (Bloomberg, âIran Plans Oil-Refinery Expansion to Cut Gasoline Imports,â 6/12/2016). (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-06-12/iran-to-cut-gasoline-imports-with-14-billion-refinery-expansion); In 2004, Marubeni began dealings with a major Iranian petrochemical company: "Mitsubishi Corp. and two other Japanese trading companies signed initial agreements to buy petrochemicals that may be worth more than $1 billion from Iran Petrochemical Commercial Co., said Mohamad Ehtiati, chairman of the Iranian company.
"It's a new stage of the relationship for Japan and Iran,'' Ehtiati said in an interview last Friday in Tokyo after attending an oil conference.
Iran's National Petrochemical Co. is spending $32 billion to build plants as part of a 10-year plan to boost economic growth and get more value from the nation's oil resources. Iran Petrochemical, the trading unit of National Petrochemical, plans to sell ethylene and other products worth $25 billion by 2014. Liquefied Petroleum Gas output may rise to 7 million tons by 2010 from the current 2.2 million tons a year.
"There have been business talks with Iran Petrochemical and there has been some interest on the Marubeni side,'' said Tsutomu Honda, a spokesman at Marubeni Corp. The talks haven't resulted in any legal obligations, he said.; In 2014 Marubeni was removed from Pennsylvania Treasury's List of Scrutinized Companies Determined as Having Involvement In Iran because the company clarified its involvement and no longer met the $20 million purchasing threshold. (https://www.patreasury.gov/pdf/divestment/2014-Annual-Divestment-Report-print.pdf); Iran says Japan has agreed to fund the development of some of its petrochemical projects â a groundbreaking move that could open the way for similar funding mechanisms for other sectors in the future. Iranâs Ministry of Petroleum announced in a statement that a deal has been signed between the countryâs Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (PGPIC) and Japanâs Marubeni to provide as much as âŹ320 million for the development of PGPICâs petrochemical projects, IRNA reported. This, the Ministry added, will be carried out through a mechanism known as the Usance Letter of Credit (L/C). (Press TV, "Iran, Japan seal deal to fund petchem plans," 9/25/2016). (http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2016/09/25/486365/Iran-Japan-seal-deal-to-fund-petchem-plans-) (http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2016/09/25/486365/Iran-Japan-seal-deal-to-fund-petchem-plans-) (http://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2016/09/25/486365/Iran-Japan-seal-deal-to-fund-petchem-plans-); In 2017 the U.S. state of Michigan, South Carolina, Tennessee listed Marubeni as an Iran restricted company rendering Marubeni ineligible for investment and/or state contracting. (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/treasury/Divested_Securities_380236_7.pdf); âGeneral Manager of Japanâs Marubeni Corporation Masahiro Yamada has announced that his company is in talks with Iranian officials on modernizing the technologies for producing methanol.â  (Iran-Daily, âJapan to modernize methanol technology in Iran,â 12/15/2015). (http://www.iran-daily.com/News/132936.html); "As the future demand for rail vehicles for suburban rapid passenger transportation and urban rail transit looks firm and steady in Iran, Marubeni plans to expand its business for urban and suburban passenger rail vehicles by lining-up various type of rail vehicles on offer and co-operating Iranian customers and partners in the field of technology transfer and local production" (Marubeni News Release, "Series of Large Orders Won in Railroad Projects for Iran," Nov 4, 2004). (http://www.marubeni.com/news/2004/041104e.html); "The initial agreements known as memorandums of understanding signed by Mitsubishi, Mitsui and Marubeni will lead to shipments of at least 4 million metric tons over five years starting in 2005, Ehtiati said." (Bloomberg,  "Japan May Buy $1 Bln of Iran's Chemicals, Iranian Official Says," March 3, 2004). (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aMPpbbDOHyqA&refer=top_world_news); As of April 2010, Marubeni imports ten thousand barrels of crude oil per day from Iran. (Reuters, "Iranâs Crude Oil Buyers in Europe, Asia," April 18 2010) (http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLDE64J11C20100618) |
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K-Line)
| Name: | Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K-Line) | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K-Line) | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | https://www.kline.co.jp/en.html | | Notes: | Crude Oil Tanker KISOGAWA (IMO: 9805087), owned and operated by K-Line, called at an Iranian port in March 2019.; According to the website of Iranian company Petrochemical Commercial Company, PCC offers tracking of K-Line vessels (PCC, âTrackingâ). (http://v1.petrochem-ir.net/en/services/tracking) |
Mitsubishi Motors
| Name: | Mitsubishi Motors | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Mitsubishi Motors | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.mitsubishi.com/ | | Notes: | GIANTS WITH A FOOT IN TEHRAN: Total, Shell, Statoil, BNP Paribas, Commerzbank, MTN, UPS, Linde, Technip, Nokia, Ericsson, Peugeot, Renault, OMV, Societe Generale, ENI, Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, Siemens, LG, Samsung, Bosch, Valeo, Nestle, Unilever, BAT, Japan Tobacco. (The London Times, American pressure threatens UK firms, May 27, 2006) (http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/economics/article727079.ece); Mitsubishi Motors lists Arian Motors as its distributor in Tehran Iran on its company website. (https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/global_network/); Listed by U.S. Government as doing business in Iran. (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, List of Companies Doing Business With State Sponsors Of Terror, Removed from the internet in July of 2007); Trading companies including Mitsui & Co., Marubeni, and Mitsubishi Corp. are lifting large quantities of products from Iran. (Chemical Week, Iran Aims to Overtake Saudi Arabia in Petchems; NPC Sale Advances, May 26, 2008) (http://www.chemweek.com/markets/basic_chemicals/petrochemicals/ethylene/12103.html); "Mitsubishi sells petroleum products, crude oil, carbon, liquefied natural gas, power and electrical systems, ships, and automobiles to Iran, among other things, according to its Web site."  From 2000-20009, the company was the recipient of $337.7 million US federal funds.  Their investments in Iran are currently active.  (The New York Times, "Profiting from Iran, and the US," 3/10/2010) (http://www.mitsubishicorp.com/jp/en/network/mideast/iran.html) (http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/03/06/world/iran-sanctions.html); Arian Motor, located in Tehran, Iran, is listed as a part of Mitsubishi Motor's Global Network. (https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/global_network/?intcid2=globalnetwork); Mitsubishi Motors exported as many as 3,000 cars to Iran in 2016 but has recently halted exports there citing tougher custom procedures. (1/8/2020). (https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Iran-tensions/Foreigners-flee-region-as-Iran-strikes-back-at-US); The Teacher Retirement System of Texas investment portfolio includes 19 companies that do business with Iran. The most familiar company names: Royal Dutch Shell, Mitsubishi Heavy Industry and Samsung Engineering. (San Antonio Express-News, TRS, ERS miss 30-day deadline to formulate Iran-divestment plan, November 18, 2007) (http://blogs.chron.com/texaspolitics/archives/politics_in_general/tops_in_politics/); Website for Mitsubishi Motors in Tehran, Iran. (http://www.mitsubishico.com/); "Previously, 25 car brands were included in the list, such as South Korean brands (Kia and Hyundai), Chinese brands (SAIC motors), Italian brands (Fiat, Alpha Romeo), Japanese brands (Honda, Mitsubishi), German brands (ABT), and Swedish brands (Volvo)." (Azer News, "Iran bans imports of renowned car brands," 5/27/2013) (http://www.azernews.az/region/54464.html) |
Panasonic Corporation
| Name: | Panasonic Corporation | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Panasonic Corporation | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.panasonic.com/ | | Notes: | Iranian electronic and telecommunications company Tavanco lists dozens of Panasonic products far sale on its website, including IP Terminals, Business Communications Servers and other telecommunications products.
-- (https://tavanco.com/shop/); Panasonic lists multiple Iranian offices on its website. The company has sales offices in Ahwaz, Isfahan, Mashhad, Shiraz and Tehran (Company Website). (https://www.panasonic.com/middleeast/en/support/local-warranty-in-middle-east/iran.html) (http://www.panasonic.ae/EN/Pages/where2buy.aspx); The website www.panasoniciran.com names Alborz Taban Co. as "an authorized distributer of Panasonic brand Office Automation and CCTV products in Iran." (http://www.panasoniciran.com/About_Us.html); Listed as an approved vendor in Iran by NIOEC, NPC, NISOC, NIGC and IOOC. (https://www.vlist.ir/en/search/view/vlist:2/page:5/ipp:32) |
Japan Drilling
| Name: | Japan Drilling | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Japan Drilling | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.jdc.co.jp/en/index.php | | Notes: | In 2015, CalSTRS designated Japan Drilling Co. Ltd. as âUnder Reviewâ for potentially having ties to Iran. In 2016, CalSTRS stopped and restarted the review process based on changes in CalSTRSâ holdings in the companyâs securities. In 2017, CalSTRS designated Japan Drilling Co. Ltd. as âBeing Monitoredâ and maintained that designation in 2018. In 2015, Japan Drilling Co. Ltd. was identified as possibly operating offshore drilling services in Iran with clients including the Iranian government. In 2019, CalSTRS removed Japan Drilling Co. Ltd. as it no longer holds any of the companyâs securities. (https://www.calstrs.com/sites/main/files/file-attachments/calstrs_investment_reports_2018.pdf); In 2018 the U.S. state of Iowa listed Japan Drilling on its Iran prohibited companies list rendering Japan Drilling ineligible for investment and/or state contracting.-- (https://www.ipers.org/sites/default/files/media/2017 09 Iran Prohibited Companies List 09-30-17.pdf); In 2017 the U.S. state of California identified Japan Drilling as a company under review for potentially operating in Iran with ties to the Iranian government. (https://www.calstrs.com/sites/main/files/file-attachments/calstrs_investment_reports_2017.pdf); Iowa listed Japan Drilling on its Iran scrutinized companies list. (https://www.ipers.org/sites/default/files/media/2017 09 Iran Prohibited Companies List 09-30-17.pdf); In 2017 the U.S. state of Rhode Island, South Carolina and Tennessee listed Japan Drilling on its Iran prohibited companies list rendering Japan Drilling ineligible for investment and/or state contracting. (http://data.treasury.ri.gov/dataset/scrutinzed-companies-list-iran/resource/6936d293-53b5-4223-8f6d-36777bf91c6d) (https://procurement.sc.gov/files/Iran_divestment_122017.pdf) (https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/generalservices/documents/cpo/cpo-library/public-information-library/List_of_persons_pursuant_to_Tenn._Code_Ann._12-12-106_Iran_Divestment_Act_updated_7.7.17.pdf); As of February 15, 2016, Japan Drilling lists the following companies as clients on its website: Pars Oil and Gas Co., Petroleum Engineering and Development Company, Total Sirri, Total South Pars, Eni Iran B.V., Stat oil Iran, National Iranian Drilling Co. (http://www.jdc.co.jp/en/business/offshore/customer-offshore.php); "The oil rigs currently operating in Iranian waters mostly work for Iranian state-owned companies. The rigs are owned by a variety of foreign firms, including Norway's Sinvest, London-based Foresight Group, China Oilfield Service, Japan Drilling and Saipem, a subsidiary of Italian oil giant ENI. Industry sources said they would probably be certified by either Lloyd's or Bureau Veritas. BV did not respond to inquiries." (The Washington Post, "Congress sees shipping-certification firms as tool to tighten Iran noose," 12/5/2011) (http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/congress-sees-shipping-certification-firms-as-tool-to-tighten-iran-noose/2011/12/02/gIQAjCxvXO_story_1.html); As of December 2020, Rhode Island continues to list Japan Drilling as an Iran scrutinized company for active involvement of at least $20-50 million in Iran's energy sector. The company is an offshore drilling contractor which operates in several countries including Iran. It lists several companies in Iran as its clients including Iranian government owned entities. (Factiva - MarketLine, 07/24/2015; Company website, 07/2019) (http://data.treasury.ri.gov/dataset/c56b9795-4c0b-4749-80a8-78418efc1492/resource/9d4e0eae-3bb0-4ed2-977a-db21ad57ea96/download/RhodeIslandIranContract2020.xlsx); On August 14, 2020, Japan Drilling was removed from the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System Iran Prohibited Companies List. (https://www.ipers.org/sites/default/files/IPERS' Iran Prohibited Companies 4Q20 (1).pdf) (https://www.ipers.org/sites/default/files/IPERS' Iran Prohibited Companies 3Q20.pdf) |
Kyoei Tanker Co Ltd
| Name: | Kyoei Tanker Co Ltd | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Kyoei Tanker Co., Ltd; Kyoei Tanker Co Ltd | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.kyoeitanker.co.jp/eng/ | | Notes: | According to publicly accessible ship-monitoring data, since January 1, 2016, Kyoei-operated vessels have called at Iranian ports on several occasions.; According to publicly available shipping information, Crude Oil Tankers GEN-EI (IMO: 9814117) and JIN-EI (IMO: 9302023), operated
by Kyoei Tanker, called at an Iranian port in January and March 2019. |
Kumagai GUMI Co., Ltd.
| Name: | Kumagai GUMI Co., Ltd. | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Kumagai Gumi; Kumagai GUMI Co., Ltd. (Japan); Kumagai GUMI Co., Ltd.; æ ȘćŒäŒç€Ÿçè°·ç” | | Alias: | Kumagai GUMI | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.kumagaigumi.co.jp/english/index.html; https://www.kumagaigumi.co.jp/; http://kumagaigumi.co.jp/ | | Notes: | ---; Kumagai machines were involved in the completed Koohrang and Cheshmeh Langan tunneling projects. (World Tunneling, âIranian TBMs continue steady march," December 23, 2009) (http://www.world-tunnelling.com/features/iranian-tbms-continue-steady-march) (http://www.world-tunnelling.com/features/iranian-tbms-continue-steady-march); Kumagai Gumi Co., Ltd is a Japanese construction company involved in infrastructure and tunnel construction. (Company website) (http://www.kumagaigumi.co.jp/english/tech/index.html); Kumagai has a history in Iran. Kumagai incorporated an Iranian subsidiary in the 1977, and around that time was contracted to build a water supply tunnel in Isfahan, Iran. (KUMAGAI GUMI COMPANY, LTD. Company History) (http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/KUMAGAI-GUMI-COMPANY-LTD-Company-History.html) |
Kansai Paint
| Name: | Kansai Paint | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Kansai Paint | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.kansai.com/ | | Notes: | "Kansai Paints Iran has launched new Responsive website for their customer to read all information online from anywhere."Â (http://kansaipaint.ir/); âHaving withdrawn from Iran in 2013, Kansai Paint plans to buy back into a former joint venture there now that economic sanctions against the country are being lifted. While such companies as Toyota Motor and Nissan Motor are considering resuming exports to the Middle Eastern nation, there have been no known plans for a Japanese corporation investing in a business in post-sanctions Iran until now, according to the Japan External Trade Organization. Kansai Paint held a 40% stake in the joint venture set up in 2009, but then sold its interest to its joint venture partner over sanctions imposed over Iran's nuclear program. With Japan having decided in January to lift sanctions, the company aims to take a roughly 40% stake again through such means as buying back shares from the partner. Kansai Paint hopes to supply automakers in Iran, including Saipa, a major local player that France's Renault is considering partnering with. The Japanese company will provide the latest technologies for producing automotive paint to the joint venture's factory on the outskirts of Tehran. Roughly 1 million new automobiles are sold in Iran each year. The country âis very likely to grow into a Middle Eastern auto export base,â Kansai Paint President Hiroshi Ishino said. With repairs to petrochemical plants expected to get underway, demand is seen growing for paint for storage tanks and pipelines. Kansai Paint aims to eventually also supply paint for homes and buildings.â (Nikkei Asian Reivew, âKansai Paint plots return to promising market,â 2/13/2016) (http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Deals/Kansai-Paint-plots-return-to-promising-market) |
Honda Motor Co.
| Name: | Honda Motor Co. | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Honda Motor Co. | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://world.honda.com/investors/ | | Notes: | "Japanese car manufacturer Honda's product portfolio will be completely available in Iran by the end of this year, according to a company official. Honda's CR-V and Accord models are already available in Iran's market and with the addition of several new cars, including Accord Hybrid, the product portfolio of Honda will be complete. Golrang Motor Family says it is the representative of Honda's sales and after-sales services in Iran. "One of our main targets in the current year is to increase the number of our branches throughout the country," he said. "We have six branches right now and we have planned to raise this number to 14 by the end of this year." Noori announced that two new branches of Golrang Motor Family will be opened in Tehran this week. The company is selling Honda Accord EXL, Accord EXB, CR-V EXL and CR-V Touring." (Financial Tribune, "Honda Expanding Presence in Iran," 7/19/2016). (http://financialtribune.com/articles/economy-auto/45730/honda-expanding-presence-iran); "Honda operated in Iran from 1974 to 2008, according to a company spokesman. The company partnered with an Iranian company, Tizro, to make motorcycles and exported power equipment to the country. Honda ended its relationship with the Iranian company in 2008, and has no plans for future investments there, but will continue providing parts until 2012 because of contractual obligations, the company said."  From 2000-2009, the company was the recipient of $6.3 million US federal funds.  Their activities in Iran are currently active, but there are no plans for new investments. (The New York Times, "Profiting from Iran, and the US," 3/6/2010) (http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/03/06/world/iran-sanctions.html); "Golrang Motor Family has imported a new Honda crossover model to Iran and will start sales soon. Local automotive website, Asbe Bokhar says Golrang Motor showcased the new Honda HR-V at its headquarters in Tehran at the weekend." (July 2017) (https://financialtribune.com/articles/auto/67405/honda-hr-v-heading-for-iran-market); "Rep. Mandel startled veteran lawmakers when he announced plans for a bill that would force the states five public pension funds to divest themselves of stock in foreign companies doing business in Iran. The funds manage over $180 billion in assets, and among the companies targeted were more than a dozen with major investments in Ohio, including Japans Honda Motor Co." (The Associated Press, "Should states sell stocks to protest links to Iran?" 6/14/07) (http://online.wsj.com/documents/print/WSJ_-A001-20070614.pdf); "Previously, 25 car brands were included in the list, such as South Korean brands (Kia and Hyundai), Chinese brands (SAIC motors), Italian brands (Fiat, Alpha Romeo), Japanese brands (Honda, Mitsubishi), German brands (ABT), and Swedish brands (Volvo)." (Azer News, "Iran bans imports of renowned car brands," 5/27/2013) (http://www.azernews.az/region/54464.html) |
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group
| Name: | Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.khi.co.jp/index_e.html | | Notes: | âKawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of transportation equipment and industrial goods primarily in Japan, North America, Europe, and Asiaâ (Bloomberg Business Week, âKawasaki Heavy Industries (7012:JP),â 2010). (http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/snapshot/snapshot.asp?ticker=7012:JP); Kawasaki lists an Iranian distibutor for its motorcycle division, Jaranho Industrial Co. (Company contacts page) (http://www.khi.co.jp/mcycle/distributor/asia_e.html); Website of Kawasaki distributor Jaranho Industrial Co. (Iranian distributor website) (http://www.jahanro-co.com/eng/index.html); Kawasaki has collaboration agreements arranged with two other TBM producers, SELI of Italy and Lovat of Canada, both of which sell TBMs in Iran. âąÂ   Alliance with Lovat, Inc. (Lovat Inc. News Release, "BREAKTHOUGH ALLIANCE: LOVAT & KAWASAKI HEAVY INDUSTRIES," April 12, 2006.) (http://www.lovat.com/pdfs_powerpoints/releases/2006_apr_12.pdf) (http://www.lovat.com/pdfs_powerpoints/releases/2006_apr_12.pdf); Kawasaki lists contact information for Iran distributor Pars Loaders Co. on its website (Company contacts page) (http://www.khi.co.jp/kenki/english/network/e_network_neareast.html); Kawasaki has received $182,558,912 in federal funds from the U.S. government between 2000 and July 2010. (USASpending.gov) (http://www.usaspending.gov/explore?carryfilters=on&fromfiscal=yes&tab=By+Recipient&fiscal_year=2004&contractorid=299436&tab=By+Recipient&fiscal_year=&fromfiscal=yes&carryfilters=on&Submit=Go); âThe Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group manufactures a vast array of products that demonstrate technological mastery of the land, sea, air and outer space. Its aerospace business offers various products ranging from aircraft to satellites, while the shipbuilding business provides LNG and LPG carriers, submarines and other vessels. Japan's Shinkansen trains and New York City's subway cars are just two examples of its rolling stock business' famed global offerings, just as gas turbines and biomass power plants headline the energy plant and facilities business. The Group also supplies many products that demonstrate its expertise in engineering, such as industrial plants, environmental protection facilities, industrial equipment, construction machinery and steel structuresâ (Company website). (http://www.khi.co.jp/products/index_e.html); Kawasaki Precision Machinery, a division of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, lists Hydraulik Karan as their Iranian distributor. (http://www.kpm-eu.com/getdoc/a95219f0-cb0b-4189-b470-aad05538651e/Distributor-List.aspx); ---; âąÂ   Collaboration with SELI (Tunnel Talk, "Collaboration for new TBM supplier," April 2010.) (http://www.tunneltalk.com/Technology-Apr10-SELI-Kawasaki-collaboration.php) |
Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd.
| Name: | Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | https://www.mes.co.jp/english/ | | Notes: | In 2012 Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding was removed from Pennsylvania Treasury's List of Scrutinized Companies Determined as Having Involvement In Iran because it was determined to have past involvement.Â
 (https://www.patreasury.gov/pdf/divestment/2012-Annual-Divestment-Report-print.pdf); In 2011, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding was added to the Pennsylvania Treasury's List of Scrutinized Companies Determined as Having Involvement in Iran because of oil-related investment of US $20 million since 1996. (https://www.patreasury.gov/pdf/divestment/2011-Annual-Divestment-Report-print.pdf) |
Lawson Inc.
| Name: | Lawson Inc. | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Lawson Inc. | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://lawson.jp/en/ | | Notes: | In 2017 the U.S. state of Michigan listed Lawson Inc. on its Iran restricted companies list rendering Lawson Inc. ineligible for investment and/or state contracting. (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/treasury/Divested_Securities_380236_7.pdf) |
Icom
| Name: | Icom | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Icom | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.icom.co.jp/world/ | | Notes: | âHezbollah militants have been previously linked to the IC-V82. In 2022, United Against Nuclear Iran, a privately funded group advocating stronger sanctions on Iran, had warned that Hezbollah was using Icomâs devices. And a Hezbollah fighter was photographed in 2022 wearing an Icom two-way radio.â (New York Times, 9/19/2024) (https://www.unitedagainstnucleariran.com/press-releases/risky-business-icoms-two-way-radios-landing-hands-of-hezbollah) (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/world/middleeast/hezbollah-israel-walkie-talkie-explosives.html); Fara Gostar is the âOfficial ICOM representative in Iranâ (https://fazagostar.co/en/land-radios/); Icom is listed as an exhibitor at the Iran Telecom Innovations Conference that took place from September 25-28, 2016, in Tehran, Iran. (Iran Telecom Innovations Exhibitor List, 2016). (https://www.unitedagainstnucleariran.com/press-releases/risky-business-icoms-two-way-radios-landing-hands-of-hezbollah) (https://web.archive.org/web/20170330152739/https:/www.iran-telecom.info/fileadmin/user_upload/messen/iran_telecom/Exhibitor_list/exhibitorlist-iran-telecom-innovations2016.pdf); -- (https://www.unitedagainstnucleariran.com/press-releases/risky-business-icoms-two-way-radios-landing-hands-of-hezbollah); ICOM the feature of UANIâs âRisky Businessâ statement, July 11, 2022 (https://www.unitedagainstnucleariran.com/press-releases/risky-business-icoms-two-way-radios-landing-hands-of-hezbollah) |
Kumiai Senpaku Co Ltd
| Name: | Kumiai Senpaku Co Ltd | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Kumiai Senpaku Co Ltd | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | https://kn.sg/ | | Notes: | According to publicly accessible ship-monitoring data, since January 1, 2016, vessels for which Kumiai is the Group Owner have called at Iranian ports. |
Nikkiso Co Ltd
| Name: | Nikkiso Co Ltd | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Nikkiso Co Ltd | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | https://www.nikkiso.com/ | | Notes: | Nikkiso features on the official Iranian vendor website, âVListâ â the âpetroleum and energy vendor source search engine of I.R. Iranâ (https://www.vlist.ir/en/search/view/vlist:180/page:31/ipp:32) |
Itochu Corporation
| Name: | Itochu Corporation | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Itochu Corporation | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.itochu.co.jp/en | | Notes: | According to publicly accessible ship-monitoring data, since January 1, 2016, Itochu-owned vessels have called at Iranian ports; "With approximately 150 overseas bases in 74 countries, ITOCHU, one of the leading sogo shosha, is engaging in domestic trading, import/export, and overseas trading of various products such as textile, machinery, information and communications technology, aerospace, electronics, energy, metals, minerals, chemicals, forest products, general merchandise, food, finance, realty, insurance, and logistics services, as well as business investment in Japan and overseas" (Company Website). (http://www.itochu.co.jp/en); Japanâs general trading firm ITOCHU has signed a contract, worth âŹ320 million, for financing petrochemical projects in Iran. The deal was signed with Iranâs Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (PGPIC) in Tehran on Saturday, Shana reported. Back in September, Japanâs integrated trading and investment business conglomerate, Marubeni, signed a deal with the same value with PGPIC on financing petrochemical projects in Iran. PGPIC has announced that it plans to attract âŹ1.5 billion in foreign investment within the framework of short-term (usance) and medium-term contracts by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 2017). (Tehran Times,  "Japanâs ITOCHU signs âŹ320m petchem deal in Iran" 12/5/2016) (http://www.tehrantimes.com/news/408786/Japan-s-ITOCHU-signs-320m-petchem-deal-in-Iran); "ITOCHU Oil Exploration Co., Ltd., also known as CIECO, is an upstream E & P company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. CIECO is known for its technological expertise in all aspects of oil and natural gas exploration, development, and production. As an operating subsidiary company for the ITOCHU Corporation (ITC), CIECO, with its know-how in reservoir management and exploitation, risk management and finance structuring related to the hydrocarbon industry, plays a central role in every aspect of the upstream hydrocarbon businesses of the ITOCHU Group. CIECO's E & P business spans nearly 10 countries globally, allowing for the maximization of ITC's worldwide network" (Itochu Oil Website). (http://www.itochuoil.co.jp/e/index.html); "Conservative Japanese firms have so far held off taking Iranian crude due to a lack of internationally acceptable insurance coverage, but are looking at ways of using cover provided by the Japanese government, the sources said. The traders seeking to restart purchases together imported around 50,000 barrels per day (bpd) of Iranian oil before sanctions were imposed and renewed purchases would give a boost to Tehran's aim of increasing its exports to 4 million bpd... ... Itochu Corp said it was considering resuming imports of Iranian oil, while trading house Kanematsu Corp which last bought Iran crude in 2010, is also looking to resume purchases at an early date, but has not yet lined up any customers, a company source told Reuters." (Reuters, "Some Japan trading houses eye resuming Iran oil imports-sources," 10/19/2016). (http://www.reuters.com/article/iran-oil-japan-idUSL3N1CB1MP); According to Reuters, "On March 1, 2010, the Company acquired ITOCHU Oil Exploration Co., Ltdâ (Reuters Company Profile). (http://www.reuters.com/finance/stocks/companyProfile?symbol=8001.T); In a 2005 news release, Itochu announced a major project with Iran to develop Iranian natural gas: "ITOCHU Corporation is at the last adjustment stage with the parties concerned of the high-density polyethylene Project with plant capacity 300,000t/a in Islamic Republic of Iran. The total investment amounts up to 25 billion yen."
"This Project is an epoch-making one in which Thai, Iranian, and Japanese companies jointly establish a joint venture company in Iran. ITOCHU contributes about 12% equity for the joint venture company through another investment company established with Thai partners. This is a long time since the last formal investment has been made in Iran by a Japanese company. Moreover, ITOCHU will also undertake a role as a Project developer with the role including, but not limited to, coordinating contractual negotiation, and arranging finance for the Project, with the close cooperation with the remaining parties."; Itochu Iran lists describes itself as âa subsidary of a Japanese Trading company. Our main function is marketing and sales of various products in our local market and wordwide. We provide all required information for buyers and suppliers in order to finalize a businessâ (Itochu Iran Profile). (http://www.company400.com/company/mz20000.html); ---
As of April 2010, Itochu imports five thousand barrels of crude oil per day from Iran. (Reuters, "Iranâs Crude Oil Buyers in Europe, Asia,"Â April 18 2010) (http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLDE64J11C20100618); Itochu has a branch in Tehran, ITOCHU IRAN Ltd. (Company Website) (http://www.itochu.co.jp/en/about/network/middle_east/); "It is the greatest merit of this Project to realize stable supply of the inexpensive ethylene utilizing abundant Iranian natural gas for a long period of time" (Itochu News Release, âIran/Assaluyeh high-density polyethylene (HDPE) Project,â July 2, 2005). (http://www.itochu.co.jp/en/news/2005/050702.html); ---; "Japanâs Itochu Corporation signed a deal on Saturday to purchase 11,000 tons of polyethylene per month from the Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company (PGPIC)." (May 2017) (https://financialtribune.com/articles/energy/63950/japans-itochu-irans-pgpic-sign-polyethylene-deal); Itochu Iran Co. Ltd., is listed on the Itochu Corporation website with an office in Tehran, Iran. (Itochu Company Website, âMiddle Eastâ). Â Â (https://www.itochu.co.jp/en/about/network/middle_east/) |
Iino Kaiun Kaisha Ltd.
| Name: | Iino Kaiun Kaisha Ltd. | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Iino Kaiun Kaisha Ltd. | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.iino.co.jp/kaiun/english/ | | Notes: | The Ryuho Maru, now insured by the Japanese state, will arrive at Kharg Island tomorrow, according to ship-tracking data compiled by BloombergâŠThe Ryuho Maru, owned by Tokyo-based Iino Kaiun Kaisha Ltd., will load about 1.7 million barrels of crude, three officials from refiners and Japanâs trade ministry said last week." (Bloomberg, "Japan Crude Tanker Signals Iran After International Absence," 7/18/2012) (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-07-18/japan-crude-tanker-signals-iran-after-international-absence); "Japan will load its first Iranian crude cargo backed by sovereign guarantees since sanctions disrupted coverage in the international reinsurance market.; JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corp. and Idemitsu Kosan Co. will load about 1.7 million barrels of Iranian crude on the very large crude carrier Ryuho Maru on about July 20 at Kharg Island, the countryâs biggest oil-export terminal, according to three officials from the refiners and Japanâs trade ministry. The tanker, owned by Iino Kaiun Kaisha Ltd. , will be backed by the Japanese state, they said, asking not to be identified because the information is confidential.; Japanâs Iranian crude imports will fall in July because refiners were unsure whether the sovereign insurance would be available when they planned July-loading schedules last month, the officials said. Japanâs parliament passed a bill on June 20 to provide $7.6 billion of guarantees to tanker owners that carry Iranian oil. European Union sanctions, introduced as an attempt to persuade Iran to halt its nuclear program, took effect July 1." (Bloomberg, "Japan Set To Load First Iran Crude With Sovereign Insurance," 7/13/12) (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-13/japan-set-to-load-first-iran-crude-with-sovereign-insurance-1-.html); "Iranâs largest crude-export terminal is poised to receive its first internationally owned tanker in a month, ending an absence caused by European Union curbs on insuring ships that extended to almost all the fleet. |
Nidec Corp
| Name: | Nidec Corp | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Nidec Corp | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.nidec.com/ | | Notes: | According to its Annual Report filed with the SEC for fiscal year 2014: "During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, Nidec Servo Corporation, which is our wholly-owned subsidiary in Japan, sold to Para Industries Inc., indirectly through a third-party Japanese trading company, five thousand units of brushless DC motors to be used in banknote counters manufactured and sold by Para Industries to Bank Melli Iran. The sales of such motors, which were denominated in Japanese yen, generated total gross revenues of „4.0 million, and a smaller amount of net profit. Nidec Servo has ceased the sale-purchase transactions since June 2013." (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1158967/000119312514249956/d653596d20f.htm); According to its Annual Report filed with the SEC for fiscal year 2013: "During the year ended March 31, 2013, Nidec Servo Corporation, which is our wholly-owned subsidiary in Japan, sold to Para Industries Inc., indirectly through a third-party Japanese trading company, two thousand units of brushless DC motors to be used in banknote counters manufactured and sold to Bank Melli Iran by Para Industries. During the year ended March 31, 2013, the sales of such motors, all of which were denominated in Japanese yen, generated total gross revenues of „1.6 million, and a smaller amount of net profit. Nidec Servo has ceased the sale-purchase transactions with Para Industries after it fulfilled Para Industriesâ purchase orders outstanding as of May 31, 2013 for five thousand units of brushless DC motors. Nidec Servo completed the sales in June 2013, and generated gross revenues of „4.0 million from such sale." (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1158967/000119312513294860/d465679d20f.htm) |
Kamigumi co.
| Name: | Kamigumi co. | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Kamigumi co. | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | https://www.kamigumi.co.jp/english/company/track.html | | Notes: | "The company was reported as potentially providing logistical services in Iran. In 2018 CalPERS designated the company as under review. In 2019 CalPERS changed the designation to âbeing monitoredâ because CalPERSâ initial screening has not identified the company as having involvement in the regions and/or activities targeted by the Act. CalPERS has maintained the company in âmonitorâ status for 2020. CalPERS continues to monitor the company for possible changes in status relevant to the Act." (https://www.calpers.ca.gov/docs/forms-publications/iran-sudan-divestment-2020.pdf); "The IRISL signed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Japan's Suzue Corporation and Kamigumi in Singapore, Iran's Maritime News Agency reported on April 4. Under the deal, the sides will survey grounds for cooperation in construction of dry ports and investment in Iran's port terminals. Once the preliminary studies are completed, the sides will sign an operational contract." (April 2017) (http://www.4-traders.com/KAMIGUMI-CO-LTD-6491963/news/Kamigumi-Iran-Japan-Sign-MOU-for-Logistic-Cooperation-24165309/); In 2014, CalSTRS designated Kamigumi Co. Ltd. as âUnder Reviewâ for potentially having ties to Iran. In 2015, CalSTRS designated Kamigumi Co. Ltd. as âBeing Monitoredâ and maintained that designation in 2018. In 2014, Kamigumi Co. Ltd. was identified by CalSTRS service providers as being a supplier of logistic services in Iran including agreements with stateowned Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines. (https://www.unitedagainstnucleariran.com/company/CalSTRS); "In 2014, Kamigumi Co. Ltd. was identified by CalSTRS service providers as being a supplier of logistic services in Iran, including agreements with state-owned Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines. In 2014, CalSTRS designated Kamigumi Co. Ltd. as âUnder Reviewâ for potentially having ties to Iran. In 2015, CalSTRS designated Kamigumi Co. Ltd. as âBeing Monitored.â In 2020, CalSTRS removed Kamigumi Co. Ltd. after further review of the companyâs internal controls to prevent sanction violations." (https://www.calstrs.com/sites/main/files/file-attachments/calstrs-investment-reports-2020.pdf?1609284307); In 2018 the U.S. state of Michigan listed Kamigumi as an Iran restricted company rendering Kamigumi ineligible for investment and/or state contracting. (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/treasury/Divested_Securities_380236_7.pdf) |
JASCO
| Name: | JASCO | | Type: | Company | | Name: | JASCO | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | https://jascoinc.com/ | | Notes: | Jasco is featured on the website of the Iranian firm, Farasar Chimie, according to Farasar Chimieâs website. (http://farasarchimie.com/fa/Menu/ÙÙ
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Japan Petroleum Exploration CO., Ltd. (JAPEX)
| Name: | Japan Petroleum Exploration CO., Ltd. (JAPEX) | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Japan Petroleum Exploration CO., Ltd. (JAPEX) | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.japex.co.jp/english/ | | Notes: | In 2014 JAPEX was removed from Pennsylvania Treasury's List of Scrutinized Companies Determined as Having Involvement in Iran as its business was considered to be "now past involvement." (https://www.patreasury.gov/pdf/divestment/2014-Annual-Divestment-Report-print.pdf); In 2018 the U.S. state of Iowa listed Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., on its Iran prohibited companies list rendering Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. ineligible for investment and/or state contracting. (https://www.ipers.org/sites/default/files/media/2017 09 Iran Prohibited Companies List 09-30-17.pdf); As of December 2020, Rhode Island continues to list Japan Petroleum as an Iran scrutinized company for active involvement of at least $50 million in Iran's energy sector. A minority subsidiary of the company Japan Drilling Co. Ltd lists a subsidiary in Iran as Pars Drilling Kish Co., Ltd. (Company Website, 10/2018). The company's minority-owned subsidiary, Japan Drilling Co. Ltd., is an offshore drilling contractor which operated in several countries including Iran. The subsidiary lists several companies in Iran as its clients including Iranian government owned entities (Factiva - MarketLine, 07/24/2015; Japan Drilling Co. website, 10/02/2018). (http://data.treasury.ri.gov/dataset/c56b9795-4c0b-4749-80a8-78418efc1492/resource/9d4e0eae-3bb0-4ed2-977a-db21ad57ea96/download/RhodeIslandIranContract2020.xlsx); On February 16, 2021, Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System removed Japan Petroleum from its Iran Prohibited Companies List. (https://www.ipers.org/sites/default/files/IPERS' Iran Prohibited Companies 1Q21.pdf); In 2017 the U.S. state of Rhode Island, South Carolina and Tennessee listed Japan Petroleum Exploration Co. on its Iran prohibited companies list rendering Japan Petroleum Exploration Co.ineligible for investment and/or state contracting. (https://procurement.sc.gov/files/Iran_divestment_122017.pdf) (https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/generalservices/documents/cpo/cpo-library/public-information-library/List_of_persons_pursuant_to_Tenn._Code_Ann._12-12-106_Iran_Divestment_Act_updated_7.7.17.pdf); "Iran has named 29 international companies as being allowed to bid for oil and gas projects using the new, less restrictive Iran Petroleum Contract (IPC) model, including five Japanese firms, Inpex, Itochu Corp, Japan Petroleum Exploration (Japex), Mitsubishi Corp and Mitsui." (Reuters, "Japan's Inpex in running to develop major Iran oilfield: media," 1/4/2017). (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Y2PysYg16uuuMR6OSYmgAY4pGgWPg7ZWclRZwqsTfYUQXb-Zx1bgrL6MtEyf1_TGZEyE9yqi8Z6kI3w1GvKiauXpfII6P4xDabLhFzYCPetmgg50MUPI2G9hT_FQ-hTLQdjYPla6ksw_vAsjd4v_zrwliJPSSmIswrub2iLy1R3_Wv61vsxr-5SDURamJsFvW9turBFVEv2O6qGNFk7d2piU6l6w9NLf3lg5Hrlfsh0=&c=w7viRmhCmyJz7jrpHo_q-RDiM9rfczu2KyRX5_zJbkNqYPhDf_mLWQ==&ch=QryN-R8HfUuy306aCY9uvOQCzPhtc3LSirF0ABnbg1BP1H0FEKII5Q==); As of August 15, 2019, the state of Iowa listed Japan Petroleum on its Iran scrutinized companies list. (https://www.ipers.org/sites/default/files/media/2017 09 Iran Prohibited Companies List 09-30-17.pdf); In 2011, JAPEX was added to the Pennsylvania Treasury's List of Scrutinized Companies Determined as Having Involvement in Iran because of oil-related investment of US $20 million since 1996. (https://www.patreasury.gov/pdf/divestment/2011-Annual-Divestment-Report-print.pdf) |
Kanemetsu
| Name: | Kanemetsu | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Kanemetsu | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.kanematsu.co.jp/CONTENTS/eng/ | | Notes: | moved Kanematsu Corp. to a âBeing Monitoredâ status. CalSTRS has maintained the âBeing Monitoredâ status in 2020." (https://www.calstrs.com/sites/main/files/file-attachments/calstrs-investment-reports-2020.pdf?1609284307); In 2017, CalSTRS designated Kanemetsu Corp. as âUnder Reviewâ for potentially providing motor vehicles and electronic parts to Iran through their distribution service. CalSTRS maintained the âUnder Reviewâ designation in 2018. (https://www.calstrs.com/sites/main/files/file-attachments/calstrs_investment_reports_2018.pdf); Company website list location in Tehran, Iran. (Company Website) (http://www.kanematsu.co.jp/tabid/396/Default.aspx); In 2017 the U.S. state of California listed Kanemetsu Corp. as a company under review for potentially providing motor vehicles and electronic parts to Iran through their distribution services. (https://www.calstrs.com/sites/main/files/file-attachments/calstrs_investment_reports_2017.pdf); Lists a location in Tehran, Iran on its company website. (http://www.jsmea.or.jp/offshore/pdf/011_hisaka_works.pdf); "Conservative Japanese firms have so far held off taking Iranian crude due to a lack of internationally acceptable insurance coverage, but are looking at ways of using cover provided by the Japanese government, the sources said. The traders seeking to restart purchases together imported around 50,000 barrels per day (bpd) of Iranian oil before sanctions were imposed and renewed purchases would give a boost to Tehran's aim of increasing its exports to 4 million bpd... ... Itochu Corp said it was considering resuming imports of Iranian oil, while trading house Kanematsu Corp which last bought Iran crude in 2010, is also looking to resume purchases at an early date, but has not yet lined up any customers, a company source told Reuters." (Reuters, "Some Japan trading houses eye resuming Iran oil imports-sources," 10/19/2016). (http://www.reuters.com/article/iran-oil-japan-idUSL3N1CB1MP) |
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp.
| Name: | Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.flythemrj.com/ | | Notes: | "Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp believes Iran will need around 100-150 regional jets over the next ten years and is aiming to win a chunk of the business for its new Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ), it said at the Farnborough Airshow on Wednesday. Spokeswoman Miho Takahashi said the company was researching the Iranian market, but not in talks over a specific deal." (Reuters, "Mitsubishi takes aim at Iranian regional jet market," (7/13/2016); "Iran says one of its airlines is planning to buy over two dozen planes from Japanâs industrial giant Mitsubishi thus confirming earlier reports that a deal to the same effect is in the pipeline. Iran's Deputy Transport Minister Asghar Fakhrieh Kashan has been quoted by the media as saying that a total of 25 planes â Mitsubishi Regional Jets â are planned to be purchased from Mitsubishi adding that the value of the purchase will be around $500 million. Fakhrieh Kashan added that most of the planes are to be provided to Iran Aseman Airlines. The official emphasized that talks with the Japanese company over the purchase are in their early stages. He also said that similar negotiations are underway to purchase MRJs for other Iranian airlines, as well." (Press TV, "Iran's Aseman to get Mitsubishi planes," 7/20/2016); "Iran ditches plan to buy Mitsubishi planes" (May 20, 2017) (http://www.presstv.com/Detail/2017/05/20/522561/Iran-aviation-deal-Mitsubishi-ATR-Boeing); "Japanâs Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation has put on hold its plan to sell aircraft to the Tehran-based Iran Aseman Airlines amid concern over American policy regarding the Islamic Republic under US President Donald Trump." (February 21, 2017) (https://financialtribune.com/articles/economy-domestic-economy/60043/japan-planemaker-holds-off-iran-plans-amid-trump-uncertainty) |
Kyocera
| Name: | Kyocera | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Kyocera | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.kyocera.co.jp/ | | Notes: | According to its Annual report filed with the SEC for fiscal year 2013: "Kyoceraâs subsidiary conducted transactions with Iran-related organizations in fiscal 2014, which Kyocera is required to disclose under Section 13(r) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. TA Triumph-Adler Deutschland GmbH (formerly TA Triumph-Adler Norddeutschland GmbH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of TA Triumph-Adler GmbH, which is a wholly-owned German-based subsidiary of Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., had a lease and service maintenance contract for multifunctional peripheral machines and printers with a branch of Bank Saderat Iran in Hamburg, Germany, of which one of the major shareholders is the Government of Iran. This contract began from October 2007 and ended in September 2013. Total sales and interest revenue under this contract were approximately „105 thousand and „20 thousand, respectively for the six months ended September 30, 2013. The total net profits were substantially less than those amounts. TA Triumph-Adler Deutschland GmbH also had a lease and service maintenance contract for multifunctional peripheral machines with Intra Chem Trading GmbH in Hamburg, Germany, a petrochemical company which is a German-based subsidiary of a petrochemical company in Iran. This contract began from August 2008 and ended in July 2013. Total sales and interest revenue under this contract were approximately „21 thousand and „5 thousand, respectively for the four months ended July 31, 2013. The total net profits were substantially less than those amounts. Kyocera believes these transactions made by TA Triumph-Adler Deutschland GmbH were conducted in compliance with the applicable laws in Germany." (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/57083/000119312514254269/d647741d20f.htm); According to its Annual Report filed with the SEC for fiscal year 2012: "Kyoceraâs subsidiary conducted transactions with Iran-related organizations in fiscal 2013, which Kyocera is required to disclose under Section 13(r) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. TA Triumph-Adler Norddeutschland GmbH (TANG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of TA Triumph-Adler GmbH, which is a wholly-owned German-based subsidiary of Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., has a lease and service maintenance contract for multifunctional peripheral machines and printers with a branch of Bank Saderat Iran in Hamburg, Germany, of which one of the major shareholders is the Government of Iran. This contract began from October 2007 and will end in September 2013, and currently TANG does not intend to renew this contract. Total sales and interest revenue under this contract were approximately „172 thousand and „55 thousand, respectively. The total net profits were substantially less than those amounts. TANG also has a lease and service maintenance contract for multifunctional peripheral machines with Intra Chem Trading GmbH in Hamburg, Germany, a petrochemical company which is a German-based subsidiary of a petrochemical company in Iran. This contract began from August 2008 and will end in July 2013, and currently TANG does not intend to renew this contract. Total sales and interest revenue under this contract were approximately „49 thousand and „18 thousand, respectively. The total net profits were substantially less than those amounts. Kyocera believes these transactions made by TANG were conducted in compliance with the applicable laws in Germany." (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/57083/000119312513276322/d458815d20f.htm) |
Mitsubishi Heavy
| Name: | Mitsubishi Heavy | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Mitsubishi Heavy | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | https://www.mhi-global.com/ | | Notes: | "The European Union has banned Iran's Aseman Airlines from operating within the EU due to safety concerns, in a blow to Tehran which is buying new jets to renew the country's ageing fleet following the lifting of long-term sanctions⊠Aseman Airlines was reported in August to be buying 20 regional jets from Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for use on domestic routes." (Reuters, "EU bans Iran's Aseman Airlines from flying in Europe," 12/8/2016). (http://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-airlines-safety-idUSKBN13X17H); "The unit of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries began market surveys into Iran last September, four months before the U.S. lifted sanctions. The Japanese company has been touching base with flag carrier Iran Air and Iran Aseman Airlines, as well as the country's aviation authorities. Mitsubishi Aircraft and the Iranian carriers are discussing purchase orders during the Farnborough Air Show, which kicked off on Monday in the London suburb." (Asian Review, "Mitsubishi Regional Jet may take off in Iran" 7/12/2016) --; "Iran intends to purchase 20 regional jets from a unit of Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries... [An Iranian deputy cabinet minister said] that the deal was likely to be finalised when a Japanese delegation visits Tehran in December." (Reuters, "Iran plans to buy 20 regional jets from Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy," 8/8/2016) |
Idemitsu Kosan Co.
| Name: | Idemitsu Kosan Co. | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Idemitsu Kosan Co. | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.idemitsu.com/ | | Notes: | "Japan's second largest refiner Idemitsu Kosan said Feb. 8 it is yet to consider resuming Iranian crude oil imports, despite the recent US move to grant some sanctions relief to Tehran's civil nuclear program.; JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corp. and Idemitsu Kosan Co. will load about 1.7 million barrels of Iranian crude on the very large crude carrier Ryuho Maru on about July 20 at Kharg Island, the countryâs biggest oil-export terminal, according to three officials from the refiners and Japanâs trade ministry. The tanker, owned by Iino Kaiun Kaisha Ltd. , will be backed by the Japanese state, they said, asking not to be identified because the information is confidential.; "At this moment, we do not have any plans to resume [imports of] Iranian crude oil," Yoshitaka Onuma, general manager of Idemitsu Kosan's finance department, told an online earnings press conference." (SP Global, "Japan's Idemitsu Kosan yet to consider resuming Iran oil imports," 2/8/2022). (https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/oil/020822-japans-idemitsu-kosan-yet-to-consider-resuming-iran-oil-imports); As of April 2010, Idemitsu Kosan imports 12 thousand barrels of crude oil per day from Iran. (Reuters, "Iranâs Crude Oil Buyers in Europe, Asia," April 18 2010) (http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLDE64J11C20100618); Idemitsu Kosan is listed as one of the companies that, in June 2016, is chartering vessels to transport and sell Iranian oil.  (Reuters, âAs Iran's oil exports surge, international tankers help ship its fuel,â 6/6/2016)  (http://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-oil-exports-idUSKCN0YR0XU); ---; In 2013, Idemitsu Kosan was added to the Pennsylvania Treasury's List of Scrutinized Companies Determined as Having Involvement in Iran because of Government related oil activity. (https://www.patreasury.gov/pdf/divestment/2013-Annual-Divestment-Report-print.pdf); In 2016 Tennessee used the South Carolina list of "Entities Ineligible to Contract with the State of South Carolina or any Political Subdivision of the State per the Iran Divestment Act of 2014, S.C. Code Ann." as its list of persons it determines engage in investment activities in Iran. Idemitsu Kosan was included on this list in 2016. "Inclusion on this list would make a person ineligible to contract with the state of Tennessee, if a person ceases its engagement in investment activities in Iran, it may be removed from the list." (https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/generalservices/documents/cpo/cpo-library/public-information-library/List of persons pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. 12-12-106 Iran Divestment Act.pdf); "Japan's Idemitsu to resume Iran crude oil purchase, Cosmo undecided for more intake." (SPGlobal, 2/14/2019). (https://www.spglobal.com/platts/en/market-insights/latest-news/oil/021419-japans-idemitsu-to-resume-iran-crude-oil-purchase-cosmo-undecided-for-more-intake); Idemitsu is listed as a partner of the Iranian firm, Chagalesh Consulting Engineers (âChagaleshâ).  (Chagalesh Website, âAboutâ). (http://chagalesh.com/about.aspx); âJapanese refiner Idemitsu Kosan Co said it will buy either no crude or a maximum of one cargo from Iran in the year through March 2015, a move that could keep at bay any potential U.S. pressure over oil shipments from the Islamic republic. Idemitsu, Japan's third-largest refiner, bought one cargo in the year through March this year, Taiji Hashidoko, manager of Investor Relations Office, said on Friday at an earnings briefing. He declined to reveal the volumes. One Middle East cargo is usually around 600,000 barrels, and Idemitsu has cut its Iranian crude volume for the year ended in March to around 2,000 barrels per day (bpd) from less than 10,000 bpd a year earlier, an industry source familiar with the matter said. â(Iran crude) accounts for less than 1 percent of our firm's purchase of crude,â Hashidoko told reporters on the sidelines of its earnings announcement for the just ended business year. âIt is not that we are currently considering active dealings with Iran.â Idemitsu, which sold 516,000 bpd of oil products globally in the year ended March 31, did not reveal how much crude it bought during the business year. Hashidoko added that he has not yet received information that the company has extended an annual Iranian crude contract for this fiscal year, and added it would engage flexibly in dealing with Iran based on the policy of the Japanese government.â (Reuters, âJapan Idemitsu to buy no more than 1 Iran crude cargo this year,â 5/2/14) (http://in.reuters.com/article/2014/05/02/iran-crude-idemitsu-kosan-idINL3N0NO1YT20140502); âTwo Japanese buyers of Iranian crude, Idemitsu Kosan and Cosmo Oil, are unlikely to raise imports from the Middle Eastern country even after sanctions were eased as part of an initial deal on Tehran's disputed nuclear programme. Executives with the two refiners said on Tuesday they have no plans to increase their contract volumes following the November deal between world powers and Iran that allowed Tehran to keep oil exports at around 1 million barrels per day (bpd), about half of pre-sanction levelsâŠIdemitsu has already cut its Iranian crude contract volume for the year ending March 31 to 5,000 barrels per day (bpd) from 7,000 bpd a year ago, but it has no plans to halt its Iranian imports and end its decades-old relationship with Tehran. The reduced amount is the minimum level for purchases to make commercial sense, Idemitsu President Takashi Tsukioka told Reuters at a New Year gathering for Japan's oil industry." (Reuters, âJapan's Idemitsu, Cosmo unlikely to raise Iranian crude imports,â 1/7/14) (http://www.unitedagainstnucleariran.com/company/cosmo-oil-company) (http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/01/07/japan-crude-iran-idUSL3N0KH1WR20140107); Japanese refiner Idemitsu Kosan said it intends to persuade its founding family, the largest shareholder, to agree to go ahead with a planned merger with another major refiner Showa Shell, stressing that it does not expect any damage to the entity's relationship with Iran and Saudi Arabia. (July 2016) (https://financialtribune.com/articles/energy/45351/japan-refiner-says-merger-will-not-hurt-iran-ties); On June 30, 2020, the Mississippi Department of Finance & Administration identified Idemitsu as a company âengaged in investment activities in Iran, providing funds, goods or services valued at $20,000,000 or more in the energy sector of Iran.â (https://www.dfa.ms.gov/media/10012/businesses-doing-business-with-iran-12.docx); Japanâs Iranian crude imports will fall in July because refiners were unsure whether the sovereign insurance would be available when they planned July-loading schedules last month, the officials said. Japanâs parliament passed a bill on June 20 to provide $7.6 billion of guarantees to tanker owners that carry Iranian oil. European Union sanctions, introduced as an attempt to persuade Iran to halt its nuclear program, took effect July 1." (Bloomberg, "Japan Set To Load First Iran Crude With Sovereign Insurance," 7/13/12) (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-07-13/japan-set-to-load-first-iran-crude-with-sovereign-insurance-1-.html); In 2015 Idemitsu Kosan was removed from Pennsylvania Treasury's List of Scrutinized Companies Determined as Having Involvement In Iran because the company's "involvement in purchases of crude oil falls under the waivers granted by the U.S. government that meet Section (a)(2) of Act 44's expiration clause."
-- (https://www.patreasury.gov/pdf/divestment/2015-Annual-Divestment-Report-print.pdf); In 2017 the U.S. state of Mississippi, South Carolina and Tennessee listed Idemitsu Kosan on its Iran prohibited companies list rendering Idemitsu Kosan ineligible for investment and/or state contracting. (http://www.dfa.ms.gov/media/4100/companies-posted.pdf) (https://procurement.sc.gov/files/Iran_divestment_122017.pdf) (https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/generalservices/documents/cpo/cpo-library/public-information-library/List_of_persons_pursuant_to_Tenn._Code_Ann._12-12-106_Iran_Divestment_Act_updated_7.7.17.pdf); Idemitsu Kosan Co. is Japan's second-largest petroleum refiner. (Bloomberg, âIdemitsu Raises 109.4 Billion Yen in Oil Refiner IPO (Update2),â October 16, 2006.) (http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=ajVCAH8Y1UYw); Idemitsu Kosan Co. engages primarily in oil refining and petroleum products, producing and sells oils, petroleum products and petrochemicals. (Company Website "About Idemitsu") (http://www.idemitsu.com/company/glance.html); According to publicly available shipping information, Tanker NISSHO MARU (IMO: 9264881), owned and operated by Idemitsu Kosan, called at an Iranian port in February 2019.; "Oil refiner Idemitsu Kosan told employees to refrain from business trips to Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Israel. The company has lifted those countries to the second of its three categories for risky destinations." (RT, "Japanese companies pull staff out of Iran, ban Middle East travel," 1/9/2020). (https://www.rt.com/business/477803-japanese-companies-pull-staff-iran/); "At least three Japanese firms including two oil refiners will not lift any Iranian crude in April as the third-biggest buyer of Iranian oil comes under pressure from the United States to curtail purchases, industry sources said on Monday.  Japan has been cutting Iran imports even as its imports have been rising on demand related to reconstruction and the switching off of all but one of its nuclear reactors following the March 2011 earthquake and Fukushima nuclear disaster.  The cut in Iranian crude imports comes at a time of lower demand in Asia as refiners shut their units for maintenance in the second quarter.  Japan's third-biggest refiner, Idemitsu Kosan Co, which lifted about 7,000 barrels per day (bpd) of Iran crude up to the end of March, is seen as one of the refiners that could cut the purchases as it has not yet renewed its annual contract with Iran, sources familiar with the matter said." (Reuters, "Some Japan firms to skip Iran crude buying in April," 4/2/12) (http://www.reuters.com/places/iran) (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/02/crude-japan-iran-idUSL3E8F24ZO20120402); "Some processors, including Japanâs Idemitsu Kosan Co. and Taiwanâs CPC Corp., have cut the amount they buy from Iran." (Businessweek, "Asian Refiners Seek Iran Oil Alternatives on Disruption Threat," 1/6/2012) (http://www.businessweek.com/news/2012-01-06/asian-refiners-seek-iran-oil-alternatives-on-disruption-threat.html); "Japanese oil refiner Idemitsu Kosan Co has renewed its annual crude oil purchase deal withIran but cut the volume in line with its peers to comply with U.S. sanctions against the Islamic nation, industry sources said on Friday... Idemitsu had a term Iranian crude contract worth about 7,000 barrels per day for the financial year that ended in March, the sources estimated. The volume had been cut for the new contract but the size of the cut was unclear, they said. Idemitsu Chairman Akihiko Tembo said in March that the Japanese government probably wanted his firm to continue cutting Iranian crude imports at the same rate as previously, which was by 10 to 20 percent a year... Idemitsu does not release its crude import volumes, but it processed 27.7 million kilolitres (476,000 barrels per day) of crude in 2011/12, a spokesman said. If the imports were the same as its crude refining, the company's Iran imports would be equal to 4,760-9,520 bpd. Idemitsu has four refineries in Japan with total crude refining capacity of 640,000 bpd." (Reuters, "Japan's Idemitsu renews Iran oil deal, cuts volume," 5/22/2012) (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/18/japan-iran-idemitsu-idUSL4E8GI2RN20120518); "Japanese refiners will cut Iranian crude imports yet again in April as they shy away from renewing annual contracts, showing continued commitment to U.S.-led sanctions over Tehran's nuclear programme.  Japan, the world's third largest oil consumer, has strongly backed calls to cut Iranian oil imports and earlier reductions were hailed by its top business and military ally, the United States, as an example to other countries...JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corp, Japan's biggest oil refiner, has not renewed a contract to buy 10,000 barrels per day (bpd) of Iranian crude, which expired in March, the sources said, declining to be identified as they are not authorised to talk to the media.  Apart from JX, at least three other Japanese firms, including Idemitsu Kosan Co and Cosmo Oil Co, which together buy around 40,000 barrels per day, will not lift any Iranian crude in April, industry sources said. These three do not lift Iranian oil every month."  (Reuters, "Japan refiners deepen Iran crude import cuts,"  4/4/12) (http://www.reuters.com/places/japan) (http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/04/showa-shell-iran-idUSL3E8F43Z720120404); "If payments to Iran cannot continue after a 180-day âwind-down periodâ ending on Nov. 4, it is possible that Japanese buyers of Iranian oil will have to make their last order for Iranian oil in August for September-loading cargoes, said Takashi Tsukioka, who is also chairman of Japanâs second-biggest refiner, Idemitsu Kosan Co." (June 22, 2018) (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-oil-iran-japan/japan-could-end-iran-oil-loading-from-oct-without-exemption-from-u-s-sanctions-paj-idUSKBN1JI0IB); "Japan will load its first Iranian crude cargo backed by sovereign guarantees since sanctions disrupted coverage in the international reinsurance market.; Fortune Global 500 2008 ranks the company as the 262nd largest company in the world by revenue. (Fortune Magazine, "Global 500 2008: Industry: Petroleum Refining," July 21, 2008.) (http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/global500/2008/snapshots/6375.html); On the company website, Tehran is marked on a map of global offices in the Middle East. (Company website, âGlobal Offices - Middle Eastâ) (http://www.idemitsu.com/company/offices/middleeast.html); * Japanâs No.2 oil refiner Idemitsu Kosan Co is not expecting any supply disruption as it is getting alternative supplies from the Middle East and others to replace sanctions-hit Iranian oil, an executive said on Wednesday. (Reuters, 5/15/2019). (https://www.reuters.com/article/oil-iran-japan-idemitsu/japans-idemitsu-sees-no-supply-disruption-from-iranian-oil-sanctions-idUSL4N22R3K5) |
Fuji Oil Co
| Name: | Fuji Oil Co | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Fuji Oil Co | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | https://www.fujioil.co.jp/en/index.html | | Notes: | Japanâs Fuji Oil Co., which will not make a final decision until after discussions with the government and other refineries, will likely replace Iranian shipments with shipments from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates if it has to. JXTG Holdings Inc., a refiner, plans to follow government guidance, and if necessary will replace Iranian supplies with supplies from the Middle East, West Africa, and possibly the United States. (June 29, 2018). (https://thediplomat.com/2018/06/japan-has-an-iran-decision-to-make/) |
Japan Energy Corporation
| Name: | Japan Energy Corporation | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Japan Energy Corporation | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | http://www.j-energy.co.jp/english/ | | Notes: | As of April 2010, Japan Energy imports 75 thousand barrels of crude oil per day from Iran. (Reuters, "Iranâs Crude Oil Buyers in Europe, Asia,"Â April 18 2010) (http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSLDE64J11C20100618); âThe Japan Energy Group engages in a comprehensive array of upstream and downstream activities, from petroleum exploration and development, refining, and petroleum product sales to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), lubricants, and petrochemical productsâ (Company website). (http://www.j-energy.co.jp/english); "The Japan Energy is a core group company operating under the JX Holdings,Inc. JX Holdings has been established through the joint share transfer by Nippon Oil Corporation and Nippon Mining Holdings, Inc. All the businesses of the both Group Companies shall be integrated, restructured and reorganized under JX Holdings, resulting the incorporation of three core business companies, Petroleum Refining and Marketing Business Company, Oil and Natural Gas Exploration and Production Business Company and Metals Business Company, which is scheduled to be made on July 1, 2010â (Company website). (http://www.j-energy.co.jp/english); ---; News sources in late 2007 reported Japan Energy switching from dollars to yens to pay for Iranian crude oil: âRecent reports indicate that Japanese refiners Cosmo Oil Co. and Japan Energy Corp. have decided to stop paying Iran in US dollars in exchange for oil imports, following Iran's request. By asking its customers to pay in currencies other than the dollar, Iran aims to counter US pressure and protect itself against the weakening American currency."; "Japan Energy is the country's sixth-largest refiner that consumes around 400,000 barrels a day of crude. Around 12 percent of that amount comes from Iran" ("Oil bourse update: Japanese to pay Iran in Yen," October 9, 2007). (http://www.iranian.ws/iran_news/publish/article_22944.shtml) |
Klingage
| Name: | Klingage | | Type: | Company | | Name: | Klingage | | Country: | jp | | Topics: | export.risk | | Website: | https://www.klingage.co.jp/ | | Notes: | Nihon Klingage is mentioned on the official website of Iranian company Neda Industries Group as their working partner. (https://www.unitedagainstnucleariran.com/company/www.nedaco.com) |
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