Notice of Partial Revision to the Basic Policy on Establishing an Internal Control System

Key points of revision

In this revision, improvements to ensure legal compliance and ethical standards through the establishment of a corporate code of conduct; strengthening management oversight through enhanced collaboration with statutory auditors and audit firm; reinforcement of compliance including the establishment of a whistleblowing channel and protection for reporters; development and management system for information related to the execution of duties by directors and employees; formulation and training of Business Continuity Planning (BCP); acceleration of decision-making and introduction of an executive officer system; strengthening of subsidiary governance; ensuring independence of assistant personnel to statutory auditors; establishment of audit reporting framework; strengthening the system for reliability of financial reporting; clarifying policies for excluding antisocial forces.