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Updated: April 24, 2026
1. Purpose of This Policy
JVCKENWOOD Corporation (the "Company") aims to enhance its medium- to long-term corporate value by engaging in fair and constructive dialogue with all stakeholders, including shareholders and investors, based on its corporate philosophy of "Creating Excitement and Peace of Mind for the People of the World."
This policy sets out the Company's fundamental approach to information disclosure and investor relations (IR) activities, as well as the operational framework thereof, with the objective of fostering sound and transparent relationships with the capital markets.
2. Basic Principles of Information Disclosure
The Company conducts information disclosure in accordance with the following principles to ensure transparency, fairness, and reliability.
● Compliance with Laws and Regulations
The Company complies with applicable laws and regulations, including the Companies Act, the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, and the Timely Disclosure Rules of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
● Fair Access to Information
Material information is disclosed in a timely and fair manner so that it is not selectively disclosed to specific investors.
● Constructive Communication
Focusing on themes related to medium- to long-term value creation, the Company emphasizes two-way dialogue and seeks to promote mutual understanding with investors.
● Ensuring Governance
Important disclosure matters and IR policies are appropriately managed and reviewed under the supervision of the Board of Directors.
3. Organizational Framework and Governance
To ensure sound information disclosure, the Company has established the following framework:
● Management Involvement and Accountability
The Company's IR activities are led with the proactive involvement of management, headed by the CEO, who takes responsibility for key policies and disclosure matters. Management strives to enhance corporate value by incorporating insights gained through dialogue with shareholders and investors into its management decision-making.
4. Scope of Information Disclosure
The Company classifies information provided to shareholders and investors into the following categories:
Voluntary disclosure is conducted with the objective of clearly communicating the Company's value creation story, including its medium- to long-term growth strategies and business direction.
5. Methods of Information Disclosure
● Statutory and Timely Disclosure
Statutory and timely disclosure information is disclosed through the Timely Disclosure Network (TDnet) in accordance with applicable laws and the Timely Disclosure Rules of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, following internal deliberations. After disclosure, the same information is promptly posted on the Company's website to ensure fair access to information.
● Voluntary Disclosure
Voluntary disclosure information is provided in an easy-to-understand manner through channels such as the integrated report, explanatory materials for the Medium-Term Management Plan, materials for financial results briefings, presentation materials for briefings on business strategy and non-financial information, and summaries of Q&A sessions at IR briefings, with the aim of enhancing understanding of the Company's initiatives and value creation.
The Company selects appropriate disclosure methods based on the importance and timing of the information and may also issue press releases as necessary.
● English Disclosure and Engagement with Overseas Investors
To ensure fair access to information for overseas investors, the Company endeavors to provide English versions of major disclosure materials. The Company also seeks to expand opportunities for dialogue with overseas investors and to enhance understanding of the Company in the international capital markets.
● Development of the IR Website
The Company's website (IR website) systematically provides statutory disclosure, timely disclosure, and voluntary disclosure information, and strives to improve searchability, archival functionality, and usability.
6. Spokespersons
The Company designates the following as its authorized spokespersons:
In principle, information provision to market participants by individuals other than authorized spokespersons is prohibited in order to ensure consistency and fairness of information.
7. Policy on Dialogue with Shareholders and Investors
● Dialogue Themes
The Company focuses on themes related to medium- to long-term value creation, including medium-term management strategies, capital policy, governance, human capital, and risk management.
● Opportunities for Dialogue
The Company conducts earnings briefings, one-on-one meetings, small meetings, and site visits, and may also participate in conferences hosted by securities firms.
● Utilization of Investor Dialogue and Feedback
The Company positions feedback and areas of interest obtained through dialogue with shareholders and investors as important management inputs. The IR department organizes the content of such dialogue and regularly reports it to management meetings and the Board of Directors, utilizing it to improve management strategies, capital policy, and information disclosure.
8. Handling of Audio and Video Recordings
To improve the quality of IR activities and ensure the accuracy of explanations, the Company may record audio and video of IR and SR-related meetings, earnings briefings, and business briefings.
● Purpose of Use
● Storage and Management
Audio and video data are securely managed in accordance with internal regulations and retained only for the necessary period. Such data are appropriately disposed of after the purpose has been fulfilled.
● Ensuring Transparency
The possibility of recording will be communicated in advance (via email or calendar invitations).
The Company will also utilize recording notification functions of online meeting systems and provide clear on-screen notifications at the start of recording, striving to explain the practice in a manner that is easy for participants to understand.
This policy is disclosed on the Company's IR website as the IR Policy.
9. Use of Digital Tools and Information Management
The Company utilizes digital tools such as online briefings, webinars, and on-demand distribution to enhance fairness and convenience of information access.
Materials, audio and video data, and Q&A records are appropriately managed in accordance with internal regulations.
10. Forward-Looking Statements
Statements regarding future outlooks, including earnings forecasts, are based on information available at the time and certain assumptions, and actual results may differ materially due to various factors.
11. Quiet Period
From the day following the end of each fiscal quarter until the announcement of financial results, the Company refrains from commenting on or responding to questions regarding performance outlooks for the relevant period. However, if material matters requiring timely disclosure arise, the Company will disclose such information in accordance with applicable rules.
12. Review of the Policy
This policy will be reviewed at least once a year, taking into account changes in laws and regulations, market conditions, and feedback from investors.
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