Internal Controls

Basic Policy on the Establishment of Internal Control System

As part of our efforts to strengthen corporate governance, we are working to develop and enhance our internal control system. We believe that it is an important management issue to establish and operate an internal control system for sound and sustainable development in the future, and, as such, have established the following "Basic Policy on the Establishment of Internal Control System" in accordance with the Companies Act and its enforcement regulations. Under the following policy, we ensure the effectiveness, efficiency, and appropriateness of our operations, thereby maintaining and increasing our corporate value.

1. 1System to ensure that the execution of duties by directors and employees complies with laws and regulations and the Articles of Incorporation
2. 2System for the storage and management of information related to the execution of duties by directors
3. 3Regulations and other systems for managing the risk of loss
4. 4System to ensure efficient execution of duties by directors
5. 5Matters related to employees required to assist the Audit & Supervisory Committee in the execution of their duties
6. 6Matters concerning the independence of the employees from Directors set forth in the preceding article
7. 7Systems for directors and employees to report to the Audit & Supervisory Committee, and other matters related to reporting to the Audit & Supervisory Committee
8. 8Systems to ensure that a person who makes a report as set forth in the preceding article will not be subjected to any disadvantageous treatment for making such a report
9. 9Matters concerning policies for the treatment of expenses or liabilities incurred in the execution of duties by the Audit & Supervisory Committee
10. 10Other systems to ensure that audits by the Audit & Supervisory Committee are conducted effectively