Approach to stakeholders

　Stakeholder engagement is essential to ensure the long-term growth and sustainability of a company. Through two-way communication with stakeholders, we improve the quality of our products and services and thus ensure the value and credibility of the company. We also aim to create innovation and new business opportunities through cooperation with stakeholders.

stakeholders
【Shareholders】
　This is an important process to strengthen communication with shareholders and promote
　mutual understanding.
　　・General Meeting of Shareholders (once per year),
　　・business reports (twice per year)

【Institutional investors and analysts】
　We support investment decision-making by building trusting relations and forming strategic
　partnerships through information sharing.
　　・Business results briefings (twice a year)
　　・IR coverage (as needed)
　　・issuance of Integrated Report (once a year)

【Media】
　Through open communication and cooperation, we provide accurate information, promote
　mutual understanding, and create a credible media environment.
　　・ Cooperation for interviews (as needed),
　　・press releases (as needed)

【Government agencies / Municipalities】
　Through cooperation and dialogue, we contribute to policy-making and the resolution of
　social issues, thereby contributing to the public interest and sustainable development.
　　・ Liaison meetings (as needed)
　　・conference meetings (as needed)

【Academia】
　Through research collaboration, knowledge sharing, and student support, we promote
　academic achievements and practical applications, and strengthen collaboration with
　academia.
　　・Public bidding invitation for industry-academia research (as needed)
　　・sponsored and joint research (as needed)

【Prospective recruits】
　We attract the best human resources and ensure a successful recruitment process by 　providing an attractive brand image, open communication, growth opportunities, and
　ensuring mutual compatibility.
　　・New graduate hires (annual)
　　・ mid-career hires (as needed)
　　・internships (as needed)

【Suppliers】
　We build effective supply chains by building trusting relations and forming cooperative
　partnerships to improve quality, efficiency, and sustainability.
　　CSR procurement questionnaire (annual)

【Business partners】
　Through proactive communication and value provision, we aim to strengthen relationships
　with customers, improve customer satisfaction, and create business opportunities.
　　・Exchanges of opinions with agents (as needed)
　　・new product briefings (as needed)
　　・ product study sessions (as needed)

【Industry associations】
　We promote industry-wide development and strengthen competitiveness through
　information sharing, policy recommendations, and collaboration toward common
　industry goals.　
　　・Various committees (as needed)
　　・various task forces (as needed)

【Local community】
　We promote shared prosperity and sustainable development and contribute to local 　
　communities by understanding local needs and cooperating together to find solutions.
　　・Dialogue meetings and briefings (annual)
　　・plant tours (as needed)

【NPOs/NGOs】
　Through partnership and cooperation, we promote contributions to social issues and the
　creation of shared value to support regional and social development.
　　・Event sponsorship (as needed)

【Employees】
　We provide opportunities for growth, enhance employee motivation and job satisfaction,
　and improve productivity and organizational performance.
　　・Labor-Management Conference (as needed)
　　・self-report system (annual)
　　・internal recruiting system (as needed)