Independent Directors' Skills Matrix

Skill items

Definition

Reason for selection

Yoshihara

Abe

Hasegawa

Nishimura

Sato

Corporate
management

Knowledge and experience regarding company management and corresponding corporate governance

To sustain improvement in business performance and growth, and thereby enhance the corporate value

Global
business

Knowledge and experience necessary for global management and relevant business development

To promote management respecting diverse cultures and customs in each region

Finance/
accounting

Knowledge and experience in the finance/accounting domain

To achieve financial targets and increase transparency to stakeholders

Related industries/
businesses

Knowledge and experience regarding industries and businesses associated with the Company’s businesses

To promote management based on an understanding of industry trends, regulations, and technologies

M&A

Knowledge and experience in M&A in general, such as due diligence and formulation of integration plans

To promote the Group’s growth strategy through the implementation of strategic M&A

Sustainability/
ESG

Knowledge and understanding of trends in the sustainability/ESG area, and relevant experience

To promote sustainable management to realize a sustainable society, and thereby enhance the corporate value in the medium to long term

Risk
management

Knowledge and experience in the risk management domain, including legal compliance, and supply chain/quality control/IT security

To continue to provide products and services stably and steadily to the society

Human resource
development

Knowledge and experience regarding the human resources domain, such as cultivation of human resources and leadership development

To promote management focusing on human capital