Disclosure Policy

Basic Policy on Information Disclosure

Qol Holdings Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Qol") is fully aware that the timely disclosure of corporate information is the foundation of sound capital market formation and the foundation for patients and customers to use Qol pharmacies with peace of mind. We will strive to disclose corporate information to stakeholders properly, fairly and in a timely manner in accordance with relevant laws and regulations such as the Companies Act, the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, and the stock exchange regulations.
We also actively engage in dialog with our stakeholders and strive to appropriately reflect opinions that we receive in our corporate activities. We also actively disclose information, will further enhance transparency as a company, and strive to build and maintain a relationship of trust with stakeholders.

Information Disclosure Method and Voluntary Disclosure Items

Qol discloses information in accordance with the Rules on Timely Disclosure of Corporate Information by Issuers of Listed Securities, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "timely disclosure rules, etc."). "Timely disclosure information" will be announced through the Timely Disclosure network (TDnet) provided by the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and will be promptly published in a press release and on our website after publication.
In addition, we will actively disclose information that is judged useful for investment decisions, even if it does not fall under the timely disclosure rules, etc. Specifically, we will disclose information including supplementary materials and presentation materials at financial results briefing sessions, information on trends in monthly sales/rate of change in prescription demand levels, organizational changes, personnel changes, and others.

Prevention of Insider Trading

In order not to selectively disclose undisclosed "timely disclosure information" only to a portion of capital market participants, we will thoroughly manage internal information to stakeholders involved in such information according to our internal regulations.

Setting of Quiet Period

In order to prevent the leakage of financial results information and ensure fairness, during the period from the end of the quarter until the announcement date of the quarterly results for the quarter, we will provide a quiet period where we will not answer external comments or inquiries on the financial information of the relevant quarter.

Description Regarding Future Forecasts

The forward-looking statements included in the statement of earnings forecasts provided by Qol and the information that we disclose are based on judgments according to the information acquired by Qol at the time of disclosure, and certain assumptions are used to make future projections. These statements therefore include various risks and uncertainties.
Therefore, the actual results of our business performance, etc. may differ from the future forecasts included in disclosure information due to changes in business operations and economic conditions in the future.

Dialog with Shareholders/Investors and Feedback to Qol

We will hold constructive dialog with shareholders and investors while utilizing various opportunities such as meetings and briefing sessions.
In addition, the opinions and other information that we receive through such dialog will be fed back to internal stakeholders including the management team and we will work to reflect them appropriately in our corporate activities.

Third-party Performance Forecasts, etc.

We do not comment on opinions, recommendations, or performance forecasts, etc concerning Qol by third parties.
However, if Qol acknowledges that it is not appropriate to leave such information without taking action, we will take appropriate measures.