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committed to developing new fields of business using pioneering technology that improves the environment and enhances the quality of life throughout the world. For people and the planet—to achieve what no one else can."</p> <p>The Kuraray Group is a social entity and is accountable to society. "Society" collectively refers to stakeholders surrounding the Kuraray Group, including shareholders, investors, customers, suppliers, local communities and employees. The Kuraray Group shall conduct sufficient disclosure in a timely manner in order to achieve this accountability to society, and we will establish bidirectional communication with society through disclosure.</p> </div> </section> <section class="section"> <h3 class="ttl is_ttl03">1. Method of Disclosure</h3> <dl> <dt>Disclosure of Important Company Information</dt> <dd>If any determining events occurring events or information related to financial results that may have an impact on investment decisions specified in the "Timely Disclosure Rules" of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the Kuraray Group shall promptly disclose important company information in accordance with the procedures stipulated in the Rules. The information shall be published on the TDnet system provided by the Tokyo Stock Exchange and provide the same information to the press immediately after it has been published, in addition to placing the information on the Kuraray Group website.</dd> </dl> <dt>Disclosure of Other Company Information</dt> <dd>Even when information is deemed to not be important company information specified in the "Timely Disclosure Rules," if it is believed that there is a social demand to disclose the information or if it is believed that it is necessary to defend the company from false press coverage or rumors, the Kuraray Group shall disclose the information using the same methods used for important information.</dd> </dl> </section> <section class="section"> <h3 class="ttl is_ttl03">2. Quiet Period</h3> <p>In order to prevent leaks of financial information and ensure fairness, the Kuraray Group shall implement a "quiet period" from end of each quater to the announcement of results, and shall refrain from making comments and responding to questions about the results during the current period. However, information shall be disclosed as appropriate if performance is expected to significantly deviate from forecasts in the relevant period.</p> </section> <section class="section"> <h3 class="ttl is_ttl03">3. Matters Related to Future Forecasts</h3> <p>In addition to profit estimates submitted to the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the Kuraray Group may disclose company information regarding forecasts that are required in the investment decisions of investors and securities analysts. However, information about such forecasts is based on hypotheses and measurements related to the future business environment and economic conditions made at the time of preparation of the document. Actual performance may differ from these results.</p> </section> <section class="section"> <h3 class="ttl is_ttl03">4. Internal Systems Related to Disclosure</h3> <p>The Kuraray Group has established the Disclosure Policy of the Kuraray Group as the basic policy for disclosure. To ensure it is operated properly, regulations such as the Company Disclosure Guidelines have also been established. Based on these regulations, the president makes disclosure decisions on important matters, ensuring an appropriate disclosure system. An internal reporting system has also been established for important company information occurring within the Kuraray Group.</p> </section> <section class="section"> <p>Established on December 6, 2007</p> </section> </div> </div>  <div class="footer" id="footerblock"> <div class="footer_top"> <div class="footer_nav container"> <dl> <dt>About Us</dt> <dd> <ul class="unstyled"> <li><a href="/company/overview">Corporate Overview</a></li> <li><a href="/company/president">Message from the President</a></li> <li><a href="/company/philosophy">Corporate Statements</a></li> <li><a href="/company/directors">Executives</a></li> <li><a href="/company/organization">Organization Chart</a></li> <li><a href="/company/history">History</a></li> <li><a href="/company/history/award">Awards and Accolades</a></li> <li><a href="/company/base">Main Group Locations</a></li> <li><a href="/company/video">Corporate Profile Video</a></li> <li><a href="/covid19">covid19</a></li> </ul> </dd> </dl> <dl> <dt>Product Information</dt> <dd> <ul class="unstyled"> <li><a href="/products">Search by Business</a></li> <li><a href="/products/search_name">Search by Product Name</a></li> <li><a href="/products/search">Search by Key Word</a></li> </ul> </dd> </dl> <dl> <dt>R&D</dt> <dd> <ul class="unstyled"> <li><a href="/rd/about">Basic Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/rd/tech">Technologies and Products</a></li> <li><a href="/rd/organization">Organization</a></li> <li><a href="/rd/history">Progress</a></li> <li><a href="/rd/topics">Highlights</a></li> </ul> </dd> </dl> <dl> <dt>Sustainability</dt> <dd> <ul class="unstyled"> <li><a href="/company/philosophy">Corporate Statements</a></li> <li><a href="/csr/conduct">Kuraray Group Code of Conduct</a></li> <li><a href="/csr/humanrightspolicy">Kuraray Group Human Rights Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/csr/report2024/president">TOP STATEMENT</a></li> <li><a href="/csr/report2024/strategy">Sustainability Long-term Vision and Sustainability Medium-term Plan</a></li> <li><a href="/csr/report2024/modification">Materiality of Kuraray Group</a></li> <li><a href="/csr/report2024/environmental">Planet</a></li> <li><a href="/csr/report2024/psa">Product</a></li> <li><a href="/csr/report2024/safety">People</a></li> <li><a href="/csr/report2024/chairman">Governance</a></li> <li><a href="/csr/report2024/guidelines">GRI Standards Content Index</a></li> <li><a href="/csr/report_backnumber">Kuraray Report (integrated report) / Sustainability website</a></li> <li><a href="/csr/report2024/initiative">Initiatives, etc.</a></li>  </ul> </dd> </dl> <dl> <dt>Investor Relations</dt> <dd> <ul class="unstyled"> <li><a href="/ir/strategy">Management Policies</a></li> <li><a href="/ir/news">IR News</a></li> <li><a href="/ir/analysis">Learn about Kuraray</a></li> <li><a href="/ir/finance">Results and Financial Information</a></li> <li><a href="/ir/library">IR Library</a></li> <li><a href="/ir/stock">Stock Data</a></li> <li><a href="/ir/calendar">IR Calendar</a></li> <li><a href="/ir/faq">FAQ</a></li> </ul> </dd> </dl> </div> </div> <div class="footer_bottom"> <a href="#wrapper" id="pagetop"> <span class="pagetop_text">Page Top</span> <img src="/img/common/pagetop.png" alt="Page Top"> </a> <p class="visible-xs footer_contact"> <a href="/contact">Contact Us</a> </p> <div class="container clearfix footer_bottom_link_wrap"> <ul class="footer_bottom_link unstyled">  <li><a href="/privacy">Privacy Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/access">Handling of Access Data</a><li> <li><a href="/disclosure">Disclosure Policy</a></li> <li><a href="/notice">Terms & Conditions of Use</a></li> </ul> <p id="copyright">© KURARAY CO., LTD. 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