AOKI Holdings conducts an Investor Relations program for the purpose of quickly providing shareholders and other investors with accurate and useful information. This information includes management policies, business strategies, results of operations and financial data. Our basic policy is to provide all this information in a manner that is easy to understand and that is fair and accurate.

We quickly announce information in accordance with rules and regulations prescribed in the Securities and Exchange Law and other laws of Japan as well as with the Rules for Timely Disclosure of Corporate Information by Issuers of Listed Securities of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In addition, we disclose information to parties registered on the TDnet* and by posting information on the Investor Relations section of our website. We also make announcements by distributing releases at press clubs and quickly posting information on other sections of our website. All these actions are aimed at ensuring the timely and fair disclosure of information.

*The Timely Disclosure network of the Tokyo Stock Exchange

Discussions of results of operations include forecasts and other statements concerning the future. These forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time these statements were prepared. Subsequent changes in economic trends, market conditions and other items may cause actual results to differ from these forecasts. Consequently, these forward-looking statements are not guarantees concerning future performance.

Information contained in the AOKI Holdings website is supplied for the purpose of giving individuals an understanding of the company's operating results and financial condition. This information is not a solicitation to purchase securities issued by AOKI Holdings. Investors are urged to reach their own decisions with regard to making an investment in AOKI Holdings.