Disclosure Policy
1. Standards of Information Disclosure
In accordance with laws including the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, and the securities listing regulations stipulated by the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the “Timely Disclosure of Corporate Information, etc.” (hereinafter “Timely Disclosure Regulations”), the Company conducts prompt information disclosure based on transparency, fairness, and continuity. Also, in the case where laws and the Timely Disclosure Regulations do not apply, information deemed important or useful to shareholders and investors in deepening their understanding of the Company is disclosed actively and fairly.
We do not disclose personal information, customer information, or any information that will infringe upon the rights of any related parties.
2. Method of Information Disclosure
Information disclosure as stipulated in the Timely Disclosure Regulations is conducted via the timely disclosure information transmission system (TDnet) provided by the Tokyo Stock Exchange. After disclosure through the system, the information will be promptly published on the Company’s website. Regarding information to which the Timely Disclosure Regulations do not apply, information deemed important or useful is widely disclosed on platforms such as the Company’s website.
3. Prevention of Insider Trading
We have formulated information management regulations and insider trading management regulations for the prevention of insider trading, etc. In addition, seminars on insider trading regulations are held each year and manuals are distributed for officers and employees as we strive to ensure thorough knowledge and understanding of the regulations. Also, we provide a reminder on insider trading through internal notifications as appropriate.
4. Handling of Business Results Forecasts and Forward-Looking Information
Excluding matters related to past and current facts, the business results forecasts and forward-looking estimates, strategies and targets disclosed by the Company are estimates regarding the future. These estimates are formulated from plans, expectations and judgments made based on information that the Company can obtain at the present time, and certain assumptions deemed reasonable. Accordingly, actual results may vary from the disclosed business results forecasts, etc., due to variable factors with uncertainties, including the economic situation.
5. Silent Period
From the perspective of preventing the leakage of information on earnings (including quarterly earnings) and securing the fairness of information disclosure, the Company has designated the period from the day after the fiscal year-end date (and each quarter-end date) to the announcement date of each quarter’s results as a silent period. During the silent period, we avoid answering questions or making comments about earnings and business results estimates. However, during this period, if the business results forecasts are expected to change significantly, the Company will announce such changes as appropriate in accordance with the Timely Disclosure Regulations.
6. Constructive Dialogue with Stakeholders
To fulfill its responsibility to society as a corporate citizen in response to society’s requests, the Company works on disclosing information and conducting constructive dialogue with our stakeholders. In the case where stakeholders request a meeting, the General Planning Department will confirm their intent, purpose, and matters of concern, and assign the most appropriate employee to respond to the request.
7. Constructing an Internal Structure
In line with this Disclosure Policy, the Company will strive to construct and enhance an internal structure that allows it to conduct timely information disclosure in accordance with laws and the Timely Disclosure Regulations.