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On July 7, 2025, Lightera, LLC of Furukawa Electric Group (Lightera) and Optical Cable Corporation (OCC) entered into a strategic collaboration agreement to expand their product offerings and connectivity solutions, especially for the data center and enterprise sectors. Lightera leads the industry with its design and manufacturing capabilities in optical fiber cables, including high-performance optical fibers. OCC is internationally recognized for its fiber optic and copper cabling production and innovative connectivity solutions. Through this collaboration, the companies will integrate parts of their product portfolios to provide enhanced connectivity solutions for the enterprise and data center sectors. In connection with this strategic collaboration, Lightera has made an investment in OCC, purchasing 7.24% of OCC's common stock.

"We are confident that this strategic collaboration will expand Lightera's presence in the enterprise and data center sectors, and that OCC's established presence and reputation will enhance our connectivity solutions. We look forward to further developing our partnership."

"We are very excited about the opportunities this collaboration brings. Importantly, we will provide our customers and end-users with the enhanced product lineups from both companies."

Lightera operates with a global footprint, serving customers across a wide range of industries—including telecommunications, enterprise, industrial, utilities, medical, aerospace, and defense—as well as advanced technology sectors such as data centers, 5G/6G, generative AI, and sensing. Established in 2025 through the integration of Optical Fiber and Cable Products Division in Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., OFS Fitel, LLC, and Furukawa Electric LatAm S.A., Lightera is headquartered in Norcross, Georgia, U.S.A.

OCC is an internationally recognized leader in the manufacturing of fiber optic and copper cabling and connectivity solutions. OCC offers high-performance, high-quality products for commercial facilities, enterprise networks, data centers, residential and campus installations, as well as specialized applications. Founded in 1983, OCC is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.A.