News Release

Kao Included in the World's Most Ethical Companies® List for a Record 15th Consecutive Year

Basic Idea and Policy Concerning Reduction of an Investment Unit

SOFINA iP Releases INTERLINK SERUM Pore Refining Moisture: A Serum to Condition the Skin to a Clear, Moist Texture while Concealing Pores–for Modern Women with Busy Lives

Kao Recognized as Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Consolidated Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2020 [IFRS] (Jan. 1, 2020 - Dec. 31, 2020)

Changes of Representative Directors and Audit & Supervisory Board Members

Continuation and Partial Revision of Performance Share Plan for Members of the Board of Directors, etc.

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)

Kao Merges its Kanebo and Sofina Beauty Consulting Companies to Strengthen Brand Communications and Expand its Customer Base

Kao Is Selected for Inclusion in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, Which Identifies Companies That Are Committed to Transparency in Gender Reporting and to Advancing Women's Equality

Kao and Lion Begin Collaboration on Smart Logistics Initiative

Kao and Kyoto University Begin Verification Testing of a Used Disposable Diaper Carbonization Recycling System in Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture, Japan

Kao Group Announces New Mid-term Plan "K25"

Kao Rated Triple A by CDP for Global Environmental Leadership

Kao Receives the IR Special Award at JIRA's 2020 IR Awards

Changes of Executive Officers and Corporate Executive Fellows

Kao Announces Winners of the Eleventh Kao International Environment Painting Contest for Children

Kao and Lion Begin Collaboration on Recycling Field Testing

Kao Named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for Seventh Consecutive Year

Concealing Spots That Normal Foundation Is Powerless to Hide: BIOMIMESIS VEIL FIXER