News Release 2012 By Month

January

2012/01/30
Business / Finance: Business Results for the Nine Months of FY2011
(Apr 1, 2011 - Dec 31, 2011)

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February

2012/02/10
Business / Finance: Regarding Preliminary Injunction Order on Patent Infringement Lawsuit against Hoyu's Foam Type Hair Color Products (Hair Dyes)

2012/02/14
Business / Finance: Kao Indonesia Chemicals to Construct a New Plant

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March

2012/03/19
CSR: Kao Named One of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" for Six Consecutive Years

2012/03/22
CSR: Kao and China's Ministry of Environmental Protection Jointly Promote 'Nationwide Cleanliness and Water-saving Initiatives'

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April

2012/04/02
Business / Finance: INFORMATION
Kao Group strengthens base of operations in Europe

2012/04/09
Business / Finance: Notice Regarding Appointment of Chairman of the Board of Directors and Changes of President and Chief Executive Officer, Representative Directors, Members of the Board of Directors, Corporate Auditors and Company Executive Officers

2012/04/12
CSR: Entries Now Accepted for the 3rd Kao International Environment Painting Contest for Children

2012/04/24
Business / Finance: Business Results for FY2011 (Apr 1, 2011 - Mar 31, 2012)

2012/04/24
Business / Finance: Notice Regarding Dividends of Surplus

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May

2012/05/01
Business / Finance: Correction: Presentation Material "Highlights for FY2011 (Ended March 31, 2012)"

2012/05/01
Business / Finance: Correction: Presentation Material "Annual Financial Review"

2012/05/21
Business / Finance: Notice Regarding Partial Amendments to Articles of Incorporation

2012/05/29
Business / Finance: Kao and Ajinomoto to Form Alliance in Health Solutions Business

2012/05/31
CSR: INFORMATION
Kao Kashima Plant Receives RSPO SCCS Certification for Sustainable Palm Oil Procurement

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June

2012/06/06
Business / Finance: Kao Establishes Production Company for Chemical Products in China

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July

2012/07/17
CSR: Kao Starts "FURUSATO Environment Conservation Project in Northern Thailand" as Part of its Environment Conservation Activities

2012/07/19
Business / Finance: Pilipinas Kao to Fortify Fatty Alcohol Production Capacity

2012/07/20
CSR: Kao releases its Sustainability Report 2012

2012/07/25
Business / Finance: Business Results for the First Three Months of FY2012
(Apr 1, 2012 - Jun 30, 2012)

2012/07/25
Business / Finance: Notice Regarding Allotment of Stock Options
("Share Remuneration Type Stock Options")

2012/07/26
Business / Finance: Kao Indonesia to Build a Second Plant to Meet Rising Demand

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August

2012/08/08
Business / Finance: Kao Completes New Plant for Consumer Products at Hefei City, Anhui Province, China

2012/08/24
Business / Finance: Notice Regarding the Determination of Particulars of Stock Options ("Share Remuneration Type Stock Options")

2012/08/30
Business / Finance: Notice Regarding the Resignation of an Outside Director

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September

2012/09/10
CSR: Kao to Run a Booth at China-Japan Green Expo 2012

2012/09/26
CSR: Kao Group Social Contribution Activity:
'Pink Ribbon Campaign' to Raise Awareness of Early Detection of Breast Cancer

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October

2012/10/03
Business / Finance: Kao Settles Infringement Lawsuits in Germany and Japan against Henkel Group regarding Foam Type Hair Color Products (Hair Dyes)

2012/10/23
Business / Finance: Interim Business Results for FY2012
(Apr 1, 2012 - Sep 30, 2012)

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November

2012/11/27
CSR: Kao Announces Winners of the 3rd Kao International Environment Painting Contest for Children

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December

2012/12/06
R&D: Kao Verifies for First Time in Humans that Polyphenol 'Chlorogenic Acids' Contained in Coffee Improve Vascular Endothelial Function*1 and Reduce Body Fat

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