Reason for nomination

In addition to broad experience in overseas businesses and businesses targeting general consumers, Ms. Sachiko Awai also has knowledge and experience in corporate activities as a corporate manager. She has been providing appropriate advice from a fair and objective position as Outside Director.
Based on these achievements, we propose her reappointment as Outside Director in the belief that she is a suitable person for realizing sustainable growth of corporate value of the Company.
(41st Annual General Meeting of Shareholders)