DISCLOSURE POLICY
(1)Disclosure Standards
The Company discloses information promptly, based on the principles of transparency, fairness, and continuity, in accordance with the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and other applicable laws, as well as the “Rules on Timely Disclosure of Corporate Information” (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Timely Disclosure Rules’) stipulated by the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In addition, even when not required by these laws or the Timely Disclosure Rules, the Company proactively and fairly discloses information deemed important or beneficial for shareholders and investors to understand the Company. However, the Company does not disclose personal or customer information or any other information that could infringe upon the rights of related parties.
(2)Disclosure Methods
Disclosure of information specified by the Timely Disclosure Rules is conducted through the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Timely Disclosure Network (TDnet) in accordance with these rules. After being made public through this system, the information is promptly posted on the Company website. Even for information not subject to the Timely Disclosure Rules, the Company discloses widely by posting on the Company website and other means if the information is deemed important or beneficial.
(3)Prevention of Insider Trading
The Company has established Information Management Regulations and Regulations on the Control of Insider Trading to prevent insider trading. Additionally, the Company holds annual seminars for executives and employees on insider trading regulations, distributes explanatory materials, and makes efforts to raise awareness and understanding of the rules. The Company also issues internal notices as necessary to remind employees of the importance of avoiding insider trading.
(4)Handling of Business Performance Forecasts and Future Information
Any business forecasts, future prospects, strategies, goals, or similar statements disclosed by the Company, other than those concerning past or current facts, are forward-looking statements. These are based on plans, expectations, and judgments grounded in the information currently available to the Company and certain assumptions deemed reasonable at the time. Therefore, actual performance may differ from the disclosed forecasts due to various uncertain factors, including changes in economic conditions.
(5)Quiet Period
To prevent the leakage of financial information (including quarterly financial information) and ensure the fairness of information disclosure, the Company has established a silent period from the day after the end of each financial period (quarterly period included) until the day of the financial announcement. During this period, the Company refrains from answering questions or making comments regarding financial results and performance outlook. However, if there is an expectation of a significant change in the performance forecast during this period, the Company will disclose such information following the timely disclosure regulations as necessary.
(6)Handling of Questions
In accordance with this Disclosure Policy, the Company is committed to improving and enhancing its internal systems to ensure appropriate information disclosure in compliance with relevant laws and timely disclosure regulations.