In NYK Group Mission Statement, we declare: "We aim to enhance our corporate value by being financially responsible and by conducting business activities in an open, honest, and transparent fashion." Based on this philosophy, we endeavor to establish shareholders' and investors' understanding and credibility of our business activities through practice of prompt, accurate, and fair disclosure and IR activities.

NYK discloses information based on applicable laws and regulations such as the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and the Timely Disclosure Rules of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). We actively disclose information that could have an influence on the investment decisions of shareholders and investors, even where it does not fall under the Timely Disclosure Rules.

Information which falls under the Timely Disclosure Rules or which could have an influence on the investment decisions of shareholders and investors, NYK complies with Timely Disclosure Rules by disclosing information through the TSE's Timely Disclosure Network (TDnet) as well as our IR website. We also transmit information which does not fall under the Timely Disclosure Rules by posting on our IR website.

Our announcements of earnings forecasts, plans, strategy, etc, which are not historical facts, are made based on the information and certain assumptions available at the time at announcement. Consequently, please be advised that the actual performance could vary significantly from the prospects. Some of the factors that could influence actual performance are significant changes in the shipping markets, and fluctuation of currency exchange rates, interest rates, and bunker oil prices. Please refer to Operating Risks for details.

In order to prevent the leakage of earnings information, NYK Line regards the period from two weeks prior to the end of previous month of the announcement of the financial results in each quarter to the day of the announcement as "Quiet Period". During this period, we refrain from answering questions or making any comments pertaining to the earnings, for which we sincerely request your understanding.