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1 43rd Term Three Months (1st quarter) ended June 3, 216 FY216 (April 1, 216 June 3, 216) Securities code: 1878 CONTENTS Strongly pursuing the potential of rental housing To Our Shareholders P 1 Financial Highlights (Consolidated) & Dividend Plan P 2 Consolidated Business Overview by Segment P 3 Consolidated Financial Statements P4 Topics P 5 Shareholder Benefit Plan P 9 Corporate Data/ Information for Shareholders P 1

2 To Our Shareholders I would like to express my gratitude to our shareholders and investors for their continued support. The operating results and efforts of the Daito Group for the three months ended June 3, 216 (from April 1, 216 to June 3, 216) are reported below. In a favorable capital procurement environment, demand for effective asset utilization is increasing. During the three months ended June 3, 216, the domestic economy failed to pick up steam as a result of such factors as sluggish personal consumption as well as instability in foreign exchange and stock markets facing an increasingly uncertain international situation, including the British exit from the EU. At the same time, a sustained gentle recovery trend is expected, with labor shortages underpinning an improving employment environment, recovery in corporate facilities investment plans against a background of low interest rates, and the coming implementation of comprehensive government economic policies. In this economic environment, housing starts in the Daito Group s principal field of leased housing saw eight consecutive months of growth year-on-year, with 3.7% growth in June 216. Brisk ongoing demand from landowners for effective asset utilization is anticipated thanks to the January 215 amendment of the Inheritance Tax Act, an increasing number of households, and continued low interest rates on apartment loans due to the Bank of Japan s interest rate easing measures. At the same time, the labor demand/supply picture for the construction industry remains difficult to read, due to factors that include recovery efforts in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake and the 216 Kumamoto Earthquakes as well as the hosting of the Tokyo Olympics. Securing appropriate levels of construction income, strengthening our construction systems, and ensuring quality are areas that will require ongoing attention. Consolidated operating results for the three months ended June 3, 216 Historic highs in net sales and profit indicators Consolidated net sales of the Group in the three months ended June 3, 216 reached 345,977 million yen (a year-on-year increase of 3.1%). Consolidated operating income amounted to 3,411 million yen (12.7% higher year-on-year), while ordinary income was 31,547 million yen (also up 12.2% year-on-year). Net income attributable to owners of the parent totaled 21,257 million yen (up 13.8% year-on-year). These figures represent record highs for net sales as well as for each profit indicator. Orders received, a forward sales indicator, grew 1.4% to billion yen as the Company continued to capture a significant number of construction contracts. The occupancy rate, an indicator of the overall health of the rental and leasing business, continued at high levels 96.2% for residential use (.3 points higher year-on-year) and 98.3% for commercial use (up.3 points year-on-year) as of June 3, 216. As an industry leader, the Company will continue assisting landowners in conducting stable rental and leasing business, and providing tenants with appropriate living environments. We look forward to the continued support and guidance of all our shareholders. August 216 Naomi Kumakiri Representative and President 1

3 Financial Highlights (Consolidated) & Dividend Plan 2, Net sales billion (+3.1% YoY) 1,5 1, st quarter Full business year Full-year plan 1st quarter Full business year Full-year plan 1, , , ,498. Operating income 3.4 billion (+12.7% YoY) Ordinary income 31.5 billion (+12.2 % YoY) st quarter Full business year Full-year plan , /3 214/3 (4th Term) 215/3 216/3 217/3 213/3 214/3 (4th Term) 215/3 216/3 217/3 213/3 214/3 (4th Term) 215/3 216/3 217/3 1 Net income attributable to owners of the parent 21.2 billion (+13.8 % YoY) /3 1,2 1st quarter Full business year Full-year plan 1st quarter Full business year Full-year plan (yen) /3 (4th Term) / /3 217/3 Net income per share (+15.9 % YoY) / /3 (4th Term) / /3 217/3 6 Payout ratio Total shareholder return ratio 1 Mid term Mid-term plan Term end Term-end plan (yen) [%] Dividends per share 477(Plan) / /3 (4th Term) Total shareholder return ratio 8.%(Plan) Payout ratio 5.%(Plan) 82.8% 8.% 8.1% 8.% % 52.8% 5.% 5.% 5.1% 5.% /3* 199 (projected) 238 (projected) /3 217/3 * The FY215 annual dividend includes a commemorative dividend of 2 to celebrate the Company s 4th founding anniversary. 2

4 Consolidated Business Overview by Segment Construction business 13.4 billion Sales composition Real estate business ratio 37.7% 23.6 billion Sales composition Other business ratio 58.9 % 11.8 billion Sales composition ratio 3.4 % During the term, the Company focused on unfinished delivery work and the construction completion rate fell moderately, leading to a 3.2% decrease in completed construction contracts, to 13.4 billion yen. The gross profit margin improved 2.3 percentage points to 3.8% year-on-year, as a result of such factors as pricing revisions that yielded improved construction margins. Orders received continued on a very positive uptrend, rising 1.4% to billion yen. Higher rental income thanks to an increase in the number of buildings managed on behalf of owners, as well as a rise in the number of users for the Guarantor-free Service, among other factors, resulted in a 6.8% year-on-year increase in net sales, to 23.6 billion yen. The gross profit margin improved 1.1 points, to 9.9%. Tenant introductions totaled 64,66, an 8.9% increase. The occupancy rate for residential properties as of June 3 continued to be robust, at 96.2% (a year-on-year increase of.3 points). The commercial property occupancy rate rose by the same amount, to an even higher 98.3%. Due to increases in the number of users of the nursing care and childcare businesses, as well as other factors, net sales surged 17.3% to 11.8 billion yen. Furthermore, the gross profit margin improved.1 percentage point year-on-year to 39.7%. The foundation for further future increases in income continued to strengthen as the number of facilities at the end of the term reached 76 for nursing care (an increase of three year-on-year), and 11 for childcare (up by five). Completed construction contracts/gross profit/gross profit margin 2 Completed construction contracts Gross profit Gross profit margin Net sales Gross profit Gross profit margin 2 16 Net sales Gross profit Gross profit margin (%) (%) / /3 (4th Term) 129. (YoY) -3.2 % / /3 217/ Net sales/gross profit/gross profit margin / /3 (4th Term) Net sales/gross profit/gross profit margin (YoY) +6.8 % (YoY) % 215/3 216/3 217/ / /3 (4th Term) / /3 217/3 1 (%) , 1, Construction orders received / (YoY) +1.4 % (YoY) +1.8 % /3 214/3 (4th Term) Construction order balance 214/3 (4th Term) 215/3 215/3 216/3 217/3 216/3 217/3 Occupancy rate, leased residential properties/ Occupancy rate, leased commercial properties (%) Occupancy rate, leased residential properties Occupancy rate, leased commercial properties / / /6 (YoY) +.3 P (YoY) +.3 P 216/ /6 Net sales/gross profit, LP gas supply business 9. Net sales Gross profit / /3 (4th Term) 215/3 216/3 217/3 Net sales/gross profit, day service/childcare business /3 214/3 (4th Term) 215/3 Net sales Gross profit 216/3 217/3 3

5 Consolidated financial statement Consolidated income statement (Millions of yen) Consolidated balance sheet (Millions of yen) Cash flow statement (Millions of yen) Account item Three months ended From April 1, 215 to June 3, 215 Three months ended From April 1, 216 to June 3, 216 Account item Preceding fiscal year (March 31, 216) Fiscal year (June 3, 216) Account item Three months ended From April 1, 215 to June 3, 215 Three months ended From April 1, 216 to June 3, 216 Net sales Cost of sales Gross profit Selling, general and administrative expenses Operating income Non-operating income Non-operating expense Ordinary income Extraordinary income Extraordinary loss Before taxes and other adjustments quarter profit Income taxes Net income Net income attributable to non-controlling interests Net income attributable to owners of the parent 335,59 276,254 59,336 32,352 26,983 1, , ,59 9,345 18, , ,977 28,94 65,73 34,661 3,411 1, , ,436 1,134 21, ,257 During the term under review, the Company achieved record highs for net sales as well as each profit indicator. While the total of completed construction contracts fell by 3.2% due to a reduced total of construction starts over the previous term, such factors as increased rental income in the real estate industry, more applications to the Guarantor-free Service, and more users for the nursing care and childcare businesses, contributed to net sales and profit for each member of the Daito Group. In addition, revised construction pricing, reductions in labor and materials costs, lower procurement costs for the LP gas supply business, and other factors facilitated an increase in gross profit. Assets Current assets Noncurrent assets Total assets Liabilities Current liabilities Noncurrent liabilities Total liabilities Net assets Shareholders' equity Capital stock Capital surplus Retained earnings Treasury stock Accumulated other comprehensive income Stock acquisition right Non-controlling interests Total Net Assets Total liabilities and net assets 479, , , , ,143 48,26 253,254 29,6 34,54 26,59 (16,857) (7,151) 353 2,65 248, , ,678 25,2 687,68 245, , ,79 257,462 29,6 34,54 29,642 (15,781) (11,41) 41 2,58 248,89 687,68 While net assets increased due to such factors as acquisition of treasury stock through investment trusts and notes and accounts receivable, other factors including tax payments caused a decrease in cash and deposits, reducing total assets by 4.8 billion yen. At the same time, liabilities declined by 41.2 billion yen, owing to reductions in taxes payable as well as the retirement of long-term debt. Payment of cash dividends notwithstanding, total net assets increased by 3 million yen, thanks to net income attributable to owners of the parent. Cash flows from operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Translation differences in accordance with the cash and cash equivalents Increase or decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year Quarter-end balance of cash and cash equivalents (31,846) (7,49) (27,93) (154) (66,52) 255, ,48 (21,599) (4,651) (31,64) (1,485) (59,376) 182, , Cash flows from operating activities Quarterly net profit before taxes and other adjustments reached 31.4 billion yen, while uses of cash amounted to 21.5 billion yen, due to tax payments and an increase in trade notes and accounts receivable. 2. Cash flows from investing activities Due to purchases of solar panels, software required for new system development, and other factors, cash flows from investment activities totaled 4.6 billion yen. 3. Cash flows from financing activities As the result of payment of cash dividends and retirement of long-term debt, cash flows from financing activities totaled 31.6 billion yen. Cash and cash equivalents as of June 3, 216 decreased 59.3 billion yen year-on-year, to billion yen. 4

6 Topics New Products DK SELECT, a comprehensive Daito Group rental housing brand launched in January 216, announced the debut of new offerings on June 1 (DIYELLA) and July 1 (LUTAN). Both announcements reflect recent tenant trends and lifestyles. The Daito Group continues to develop properties that focus on tenant needs and preferences to provide evolving living. DIYELLA: rental housing for working couples DIYELLA is a new product based on tenant-focused research. The main target of DIYELLA is young working couples in their late 2s to late 3s, many of whom live in rental housing at this age. DIYELLA rental housing is designed to enable busy couples to spend time together, with such features as kitchens and washstands large enough to share. Jointly developed by Daito, Transit General Office and Suppose Design Office, the DIYELLA concept brought together Transit General Office s experience in producing innovative spaces and the outstanding talent of Suppose Design Office architects. Upon completion, Daito commercialized the project as an original product. LUTAN is housing where two people can spend time The Company s new product LUTAN is housing that reflects tenants ideal living and values with features that enable them to create rooms that suit their needs, and comes with generous amounts of storage space. The product s main target is couples, who have many requirements, and includes configurable entryways and kitchens and highly functional storage features, including moveable shelves with pipes that can serve as daily closets. Exterior image Exterior image Interior image Interior image 5

7 Topics Daito launches smart phone app : Evolving Rental Living for increased tenant convenience. The Company launched DK SELECT: Evolving Rental Living on July 25, 216. This smartphone app is designed to increase renter comfort and convenience with support for tenants residing in Daito-managed properties through a wide range of features such as location-specific information which used to be posted on notice boards and direct inquiry about rental housing. We expect 3, initial users, and intend to expand use to all Daito property tenants by this autumn, ultimately gaining 1.5 to 1.6 million users. The Company is committed to developing better services for enriched tenant living. Five features of DK SELECT: Evolving Rental Living app Notifications from property 1 management companies to tenants Information conventionally posted on notice boards at each residence is delivered directly to the user s smartphone for timely access and increased convenience. In addition, information is made available by classification such as tenants, rental property, and property location, which allows individual users to select the information they need. Telephone Queries that puts 3 tenants in direct contact with property management companies This function allows users to register housing-related contact information such as property management and utility providers. The application window allows users to access contacts directly, shortening response time in emergencies. 4 4) Billing Statement displaying a comprehensive summary of utilities and other charges One-Stop Billing Service* allows users to check billing details for the services they have registered. Sample Telephone Queries page Questions by Mail with Photos 2 Questions by Mail makes it easier for tenants to communicate with property management agencies listed on the app. The app allows tenants to attach photos to their inquiries, making communication much clearer than descriptions given over the phone. The app also offers the convenience of 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year access to property management. Sending messages with photos Possible to communicate in chat format * One-Stop Billing Service integrates all rental-related payments (rent, utilities). * Users can access the One-Stop Billing Service page via the application. DK SELECT e-kurashi Navi with local 5 living-related information Sample list of bills Sample electricity bill history The application also includes the DK SELECT e-kurashi Navi function, which allows users to check information on local businesses and services such as restaurants and healthcare providers. e-kurashi Navi links the Internet with GPS to increase user access to regional information. URL: *Users can access the DK SELECT e-kurashi Navi page via the application. 6

8 Topics New commercials make their debut! On July 1, 216, new commercials began airing for DK SELECT, the Company s comprehensive rental housing brand, and e-heya Net. Two commercials for DK SELECT a Lifestyle Version and a Women s Heart Version as well as the latest version of the popular e-heya Net comic song and dance series, e-heya Uki-uki Summer Version, are being broadcast nationally. New DK SELECT commercial puts the spotlight on evolving living Lifestyle Version and Women s Heart Version The Company released two new DK SELECT commercials nationwide. Lifestyle Version features actor Hiroshi Tamaki and Women s Heart Version features Fumino Kimura, both continuing their relationship with Daito from previous advertising campaigns. The new commercials focus on the theme of evolving living. e-heya Net popular comic song dance series e-heya Uki-uki Summer Version The new commercial continues to feature Hinako Sakurai and four other young women singing a comic song. The five appealing women dance comically in a diorama of a large city. The commercial is designed to convey the enjoyment of using e-heya Net to viewers. Lifestyle Version The kind of housing one desires depends on one s age and lifestyle. This new commercial communicates how DK SELECT is evolving rental housing that is sensitive to tenant needs. Women s Heart Version Women have a wide range of living requirements, such as walk-in closets and the convenience of a large kitchen. The commercial conveys how DK SELECT rental housing meets these requirements. An elaborate diorama was used as a set The playful commercial includes such hidden items as miniature Hinako Sakurai dolls concealed here and there in the diorama buildings. 7

9 Topics Collaboration between architect Sou Fujimoto and Daito Trust Construction Participation in the HOUSE VISION TOKYO EXHIBITION The Company will HOUSE VISION TOKYO EXHIBITION. HOUSE VISION 2 is a housing project that receives support and cooperation from a wide range of industries. Since 211, the Company has continued dialogues with designer Kenya Hara, architect and consultant Sadao Tsuchiya, and a wide range of companies, architects, researchers and local government agencies to highlight new housing styles through exhibitions, symposiums, study sessions, and publications. The Company collaborates with architect Sou Fujimoto to advance our project under the theme of Redefining Rental Housing. Through this project, we continue to create new rental housing lifestyles and provide new values. (The image on the cover page is our exhibition.) New approaches to expanding profits Future vision regarding the launch of e-heya Denki service (a new electric power supply service by Daito Energy Co., Ltd.) Along with the full-scale liberalization of electricity sales in April 216, Daito Group company Daito Energy Co., Ltd. has started a new electric power supply service (e-heya Denki) in May 216. This service provides electricity discounted below local rates for residents occupying rental housing managed by the Daito Group. The number of current subscribers is approximately 19,. We expect that number to grow to 1 million by fiscal year 218, growth that will contribute to increased profits. Daito Group continues working on the expansion of its energy business in cooperation with our core business. HOUSE VISION TOKYO EXHIBITION Overview HOUSE VISION Theme CO-DIVIDUAL Split and Connect/Separate and Come Together Date From Saturday, July 3 - Sunday, August 28, 216 [Collaborating Companies & Architects] Daito Trust Construction & Sou Fujimoto (Architect) Kengo KUMA (Venue construction) SUMITOMO FORESTRY & SORA BOTANICAL GARDEN project Cassina ixc. (Venue construction) Yamato Holdings & Fumie SHIBATA Airbnb & Go HASEGAWA Panasonic & Yuko NAGAYAMA MUJI & Atelier Bow-Wow Isetan Mitsukoshi & Makoto TANIJIRI / Ai YOSHIDA LIXIL & Shigeru BAN Sumitomo Frestry, Seijun NISHIHATA & Kengo KUMA (exhibition design) Toppan Printing & Nippon Design Center, HARA Design Institute TOTO / YKK AP & Jun IGARASHI / Taiji FUJIMORI TOYOTA & Kengo KUMA Culture Convenience Club, Nippon Design Center, HARA Design Institute (exhibition design) & Shinya NAKAJIMA (video) AGF & Go HASEGAWA *Company and architect names are taken from the HOUSE VISION TOKYO EXHIBITION pamphlet. Location Special event site by Aomi Station in Odaiba, Tokyo (Aomi 2-1, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan) Left: Sou Fujimoto Right: Katsuma Kobayashi, Managing, Daito Estimated Future Subscribers Target areas for service The Okinawa Company, Incorporated Present 19 thousand Kyushu Co., Inc. 3% discount The Chugoku Co., Inc. Shikoku Co., Inc. 5% discount The Kansai Company, Incorporated 218 1, thousand Hokuriku Company Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. Hokkaido Co., Inc. Tohoku Co., Inc. Tokyo Company Holdings, Inc. Sales & operating income plan 6 (billions of yen) Sales /3 (43rd Term) Operating income /3 (44th Term) /3 (45th Term) 1 (billions of yen)

10 Shareholder Benefit Plan In December 215, we made certain changes and expansions to the shareholder benefit plan, in consideration of utilization results and the opinions of shareholders. The plan applies to shareholders as of March 31, 216, and the following benefits are available, according to the number of shares held and the period of holding. Shareholder Benefit Plan Search All shareholders holding 1 or more shares Eligibility Shareholders as of both March 31 and September 3 All of 1. through 5. (right) may be selected (twice a year) Eligibility Shareholders as of March 31 Either A or B (right) is available (once a year) A 3, rebate on a construction contract Gift certificates 3, rebate on the urchase of a condominium unit 1% increase in referral awards (Note 1) (Note 1) When making referrals, please contact us at the following contact number. * 1.1% of construction contracts (compared with the normal rate of 1%) * 11, regardless of the amount of rent (compared with the normal rate of 1,) of 3,) (Note 1) Gift certificates are granted in accordance with the number of shares held as follows 1 to 299 shares 3 to 499 shares 5 to 999 shares 1, or more shares 1, 3, 5, 1, B Free option facilities granted in a construction contract (up to the value Donation to the Daito Group Mirai Fund* * Support fund for activities geared toward areas recovering from disasters, and to regional revitalization One free ticket for leasebrokerage commission * Shareholders who wish to receive their free ticket by postal mail: please contact us at the following contact number. Donations can be made in accordance with the number of shares held as follows 1 to 299 shares 3 to 499 shares 5 to 999 shares 1, or more shares 1, 3, 5, 1, 1 or more shares, with shares held for 1 year or longer 3 Plus or more shares, with shares held for 3 years or longer Plus Eligibility Shareholders as of March 31 One of a, b, c or d is available (Once a year) Eligibility Shareholders as of March 31 One of 1, 2, 3 or 4 is available (Once a year) Tea water Gift certificates a (35 ml X 24 bottles) b (35 ml X 24 bottles) c d Barley tea manufactured by Care Partner Co., Ltd. Natural spring water from Azumino in Shinshu Expansion 1 5% discount ticket 5% discount ticket for one-night stay 2 for three-night stay 3 Gift certificates 4 at The Strings By InterContinental at Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur Tokyo (Note 2) (Malaysia) (Note 2) Donation to the Daito Group Mirai Fund + 1, + 1, Expansion Donation to the Daito Group Mirai Fund + 1, + 1, Expansion * Same amount regardless of number of shares held * Same amount regardless of number of shares held Expansion * Same amount regardless of number of shares held * Same amount regardless of number of shares held For inquiries regarding the shareholder benefit plan: Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd. Corporate Planning Division TEL : FAX : Inquiries are accepted from 1: to 17: excluding Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and company holidays during summer and winter * Please provide us with your shareholder number, name, address, and telephone number when you contact us. Complimentary tickets will be sent to the registered address. (Note 1) Your name must be in the shareholders registry as of the contract date. Shareholders as of March 31, 216: Applicable to contracts concluded from April 1, 216 to September 3, 216 Shareholders as of September 3, 216: Applicable to contracts concluded from October 1, 216 to March 31, 217 (Note 2) Transport expenses to the hotel shall be borne by the shareholder Room availability is subject to confirmation 9

11 Corporate Data/Officers/Information for Shareholders Corporate Data (As of June 3, 216) Officers (As of June 3, 216) Corporation Name Established Capital Head Office Daito Trust Construction Co., Ltd June 2, ,6,991,263 yen , Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo Japan s Audit & Supervisory Board Member s President and Representative, Naomi Kumakiri Standing Audit & Supervisory Board Chief Member (Outside) Vice President and Representative Hitoshi Kadouchi Audit & Supervisory Board Member (Outside) Managing Katsuma Kobayashi Audit & Supervisory Board Member (Outside) Managing Shuji Kawai Audit & Supervisory Board Member (Outside) Masayasu Uno Hideo Hachiya Kazumitsu Futami Kazuo Fujimaki Senior Senior Senior Kanitsu Uchida Shuichi Ogawa Takuya Ishii Shoji Yamada Masayoshi Tanaka Hiromichi Ono Branch Offices Lease Brokerage Branch Offices Employees ,462 Kei Takeuchi Yukio Daimon Kazuhiko Saito Shinichi Marukawa Takeshi Nakagawa Sachio Washi Takashi Suzuki Eiji Okamoto Kazunori Fukuda Fumiaki Nakagami Business Activities (1) Design and construction of apartments, condominiums, rental retail buildings, factories, warehouses, and office buildings (2) Real estate brokerage such as tenant recruiting, building maintenance, and property management including contracting arrangements (Outside) (Outside) (Outside) Yujiro Sasamoto Toshiaki Yamaguchi Mami Sasaki Yoshihiro Mori Eiji Kawahara Masafumi Tate Masayuki Koishikawa Kouichi Nakamura Information for Shareholders Fiscal year General Meeting of Shareholders Record date Trading unit Stock exchange listing Securities code Transfer agent and special account management institution April 1 to March 31 June Ex-rights Date: March 31 Year-end dividend: March 31 Interim dividend: September 3 1 shares Tokyo Stock Exchange (1st Section) Nagoya Stock Exchange (1st Section) , Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation Method of public notices Public notices shall be electronically posted on the Company s website. However, in the case where electronic public notice is not available due to an accident or other unavoidable reasons, a notice shall be blished in the Nihon Keizai Shimbun. Share transfer procedures Shareholders using a securities company For more information, please contact the securities company where you maintain an account. Shareholders who hold shares recorded in a special account For more information, please contact Stock Transfer Agency Division, Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation Higashisuna, Koto-ku, Tokyo , Japan Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation, Stock Transfer Agency Division Inquiries are accepted from 9: to 17: I II excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays Information about the Social Security and Tax Number System for shares Under the Social Security and Tax Number System (*), as a new form of social infrastructure, an Individual Number is allocated to every citizen, for more accurate and coordinated handling of personal information shared across multiple administrative organs. (*) Act on the Use of Numbers to Identify a Specific Individual in the Administrative Procedure (Act No. 27 of May 31, 213) How the System works Concerning security safeguards, scope of usage, and provision of Individual Numbers Strict legal protection measures have been established for the handling of Individual Numbers. Usage of Individual Numbers is limited to offices dealing with social security, taxation, and disaster control. Individual Numbers can be provided on request only for social security and taxation matters. Your Individual Numbers given out by your municipality will be needed for taxation procedures relating to shares. For this reason, it will be necessary for shareholders to submit their Individual Numbers to their securities companies and other entities that they transact with. Use of Individual Numbers in stock-handling services As stipulated by law, shareholders Individual Numbers will be stated in payment records and provided to tax offices. Principal payment records From October 215 Notification of Individual Numbers begins Notification from municipality of residence, sent to address registered on resident s card From January 216 Individual Numbers come into use Use of Individual Number in tax returns, declarations and other legal reports for submission to tax offices From January 217 Information sharing among administrative organs of Japan begins (planned) From July 217 Information sharing extends to local and public organizations, etc. (planned) * Payment records related to dividends * Payment records related to stock assignment transactions including purchase requests for shares of less than one trading unit Head office , Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo , Japan TEL: