Group Conduct Guidelines

11. Protection of Company Assets

Specific Guidelines

1. Using corporate assets only for business purposes
   1. We shall properly manage the tangible and intangible assets of our company to protect and effectively utilize these assets.
2. Protecting corporate assets
   1. We shall enact protective measures for corporate assets (such as daily disaster-prevention activities) and always handle the assets with care to prevent their loss, damage, or theft.
   2. In addition, we shall make every effort for appropriate credit management to limit exposure and prevent the occurrence of uncollectible debts.
3. Managing corporate assets properly
   1. When managing our corporate assets (real estate, securities, etc.,), we shall avoid speculative trading.
4. Concluding appropriate contracts
   1. Before concluding an agreement, we shall thoroughly examine the contractual terms of the agreement to ensure that our rights are secured and that we avoid assuming unreasonable obligations. In addition, we shall fulfill the terms of the agreements we have concluded.