With the Japanese version of the Corporate Governance Code coming into effect in 2015 and later being revised in 2021, shareholder and investor interest in corporate governance and demands for proactive initiatives have increased. As a Group that operates globally-Japan, North America, Europe, and Asia-we believe that building a highly transparent management foundation, respect for human rights, strengthening compliance, and effective risk management are essential for the Group's sustainable growth and improving our corporate value over the medium to long term. We will continue to earn the trust of our stakeholders and improve our corporate value by fully implementing corporate governance to build a fair management structure as well as internal controls to govern business activities through appropriate and sound business systems.