General Meeting of Shareholders

President Tanabe, who chaired the General Meeting of Shareholders, declared the meeting open on schedule at 1:00 p.m. Japan time. The first half of the meeting comprised matters reported. Audit & Supervisory Board Members presented their audit report, which was followed by the Business Report explaining the results for the Company's 41st fiscal year and progress on the medium-term business plan, which was commenced from the 41st fiscal year. The second half of the meeting comprised proposals resolved. After a report on the status of the exercise of voting rights, the meeting deliberated on each proposal. All proposals were approved and passed without alteration. A total of five shareholders expressed opinions or asked questions after the presentation of the Business Report. Please see below for the details of these opinions and questions.

The General Meeting of Shareholders was held during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Company endeavored to implement measures to prevent infection. At the same time, Directors residing overseas were able to attend in person for the first time in two years, due to the relaxation of government restrictions on foreigners’ initial entry into Japan.

The General Meeting of Shareholders was also broadcast live for the second consecutive year, enabling shareholders to attend online from their own homes or other locations.

Amid dramatic changes in the business environment, the Company will continue to strive to optimize the operation of the General Meeting of Shareholders, aiming to strengthen dialogue with shareholders.

*To protect our shareholders’ privacy, the Q&A section has been excluded from this video.

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