Disclosure Policy
(1) Disclosure Standards
The Company provides timely disclosure of corporate information based on the principles of transparency, fairness, and continuity in accordance with the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and other applicable laws and regulations, as well as the Timely Disclosure Rules set forth in the Securities Listing Regulations of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (hereinafter, the "Timely Disclosure Rules").
Even where disclosure is not required under applicable laws and regulations or the Timely Disclosure Rules, the Company will proactively and fairly disclose information that it considers important or useful for shareholders and investors in understanding the Company.
The Company does not disclose personal information, customer information, or any information that could infringe upon the rights of its stakeholders.
(2) Methods of Disclosure
Information subject to the Timely Disclosure Rules is disclosed through the Timely Disclosure Network (TDnet) operated by the Tokyo Stock Exchange in accordance with the Timely Disclosure Rules. After such information is released through TDnet, it is promptly posted on the Company's website.
Information that is not subject to the Timely Disclosure Rules but is considered important or useful is also disclosed through the Company's website and other appropriate channels.
(3) Prevention of Insider Trading
To prevent insider trading, the Company has established the Information Management Regulations and the Insider Trading Management Regulations.
In addition, the Company conducts annual training sessions on insider trading regulations for its directors, Audit & Supervisory Board Members, and employees, distributes explanatory materials, and works to ensure a thorough understanding of the applicable regulations. The Company also issues internal notices, as appropriate, to remind its directors, Audit & Supervisory Board Members, and employees of the importance of complying with insider trading regulations.
(4) Forward-Looking Statements
The Company's earnings forecasts, future outlook, strategies, targets, and other statements that are not historical or current facts constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are based on plans, expectations, and judgments derived from information currently available to the Company and certain assumptions that the Company considers reasonable.
Accordingly, actual results may differ materially from the disclosed earnings forecasts and other forward-looking statements due to various uncertainties, including changes in economic conditions and other factors.
(5) Quiet Period
To prevent the leakage of financial information, including quarterly financial results, and to ensure fair disclosure, the Company observes a Quiet Period from the day following the end of each fiscal quarter (including the fiscal year-end) until the date of the corresponding financial results announcement.
During this period, the Company refrains from responding to questions or commenting on its financial results or earnings outlook. However, if the Company determines during the Quiet Period that its earnings forecasts are likely to change significantly, it will make appropriate disclosure in accordance with the Timely Disclosure Rules.
(6) Internal Framework
In accordance with this Disclosure Policy, the Company is committed to developing and enhancing its internal framework to ensure appropriate disclosure of corporate information in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and the Timely Disclosure Rules.