The Hosokawa Micron Group (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Group’) upholds the corporate philosophy of ‘contributing to society through the development of powder technology’. Under this philosophy, we have established the following as our corporate vision: ‘To remain a global leader by forming a “powder technology mountain range”. To create next-generation advanced industries and realise new developments in the “mountain range of powder technologies” through the development and practical application of process equipment, system engineering, and new materials.’ To realise this fundamental philosophy, the Group positions corporate governance as an essential element for survival as a global enterprise. It is regarded as the most critical management issue, serving as the fundamental concept of corporate governance for enhancing soundness and efficiency in management and enabling swift decision-making. In line with this thinking, we will continuously strive to establish and strengthen a corporate governance framework that maximises the company's sustainable growth and corporate value, particularly for shareholders, within our relationships with stakeholders surrounding the Group, namely shareholders, business partners, local communities, and employees.