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New proposals for effective & efficient skincare: SOFINA iP launches Double Serum System and a digital service for AI-based 24/7 beauty advice

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Consolidated Financial Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019 [IFRS] (Jan. 1, 2019 - Jun. 30, 2019)

Launch of a new luxury Fragrance collection An evolutionary movement in the world of Perfumery

Kao included in stock indices for ESG investing: FTSE4Good Index Series and FTSE Blossom Japan Index

Kao's GHG reduction target approved by Science Based Targets initiative

Retirement of Treasury Shares

Washing Systems, LLC receives the 2019 Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the US EPA

Status of Repurchase of the Company's Stock and its Completion (Stock Repurchase in accordance with Articles of Incorporation pursuant to Article 165, paragraph 2 of the Corporation Law)

Status of Repurchase of the Company's Stock (Stock Repurchase in accordance with Articles of Incorporation pursuant to Article 165, paragraph 2 of the Corporation Law)

Kao's RecyCreation Project Gives Back in Kamakura, Japan

New chemical factory of Kao's Indonesian joint venture company has been completed

Resolution to Repurchase of the Company's Stock (Stock Repurchase in accordance with Articles of Incorporation pursuant to Article 165, paragraph 2 of the Corporation Law)

Consolidated Financial Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 [IFRS] (Jan. 1, 2019 - Mar. 31, 2019)

Kao launches new ESG Strategy “Kirei Lifestyle Plan” to support consumer lifestyle changes

Kao Revises "Semi- Nadeshiko Brand" Designation as an Enterprise that Encourages Women's Success in Workplace

Kao Revises Kao Business Conduct Guidelines, the Group's Code of Conduct

Tochigi Plant and Toyohashi Plant have started Photovoltaic power generation

Entries Now Open for the Tenth Kao International Environment Painting Contest for Children