In order to foster understanding of our group among all stakeholders, including shareholders and investors, and to maintain and develop mutually trusting relationships, we will disclose information in a timely, fair, and impartial manner in accordance with the spirit of our corporate motto, "Sincerity."

We will disclose information concerning our group in a timely, fair, and impartial manner in compliance with the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, other applicable laws and regulations (hereinafter referred to as "Laws and Regulations"), and the timely disclosure rules of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (hereinafter referred to as "Timely Disclosure Rules"). We will also proactively disclose information that we deem useful for stakeholders to better understand our group.

We will disclose information in accordance with the Timely Disclosure Rules via the "Timely Disclosure Network (TDnet)" provided by the Tokyo Stock Exchange and promptly post such information on our website. Information that is not required to be disclosed under laws and regulations, or the Timely Disclosure Rules will be disclosed via press releases, posting on our website, and other methods appropriate to the content.

In order to prevent information leaks during the period of preparation for earnings announcements and to ensure fairness in disclosures, the Company, in principle, observes a quiet period from the day following the end of each quarter to the day of earnings announcements. However, if we anticipate a significant change in our earnings forecast during this period, we will make an appropriate public announcement in accordance with the Timely Disclosure Rules.

Information disclosed by the Company regarding future plans, forecasts, strategies, and other forward-looking information is based on certain assumptions that are considered reasonable at the time of disclosure. and therefore contains risks and uncertainties. When disclosing such information, the Company discloses factors that are assumed to affect the forward-looking statements.