Policy on shareholder returns based on performance, financial position and new investments

「Under this policy, although we recorded a loss for the current period and distributable amounts of retained earnings were not available at the end of the period, we regret that we decided to forgo the payment of a dividend.」

「With respect to dividends and other distributions, our basic policy is to allocate retained earnings based on performance, taking into comprehensive consideration our financial position, earnings performance and new investment plans, while providing shareholders with ongoing returns. Under this policy, although we recorded a profit for the current period, distributable amounts of retained earnings were not available at the end of the period. We therefore regret that we decided to forgo the payment of a dividend.」

「Under this policy, although the Company recorded a profit at the end of the current period, the amount available for distribution from retained earnings had not been recognized, and therefore, regrettably, it decided not to pay a dividend.」

「Regarding dividends and other distributions, the Company has adopted as its basic policy the allocation of retained earnings based on performance, taking into comprehensive consideration its financial position, earnings and new investment plans, while continuing to return profits to shareholders.」