News Release 2019

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

Kao Promotes "Nationwide Cleanliness and Water-saving Initiatives" in Collaboration with China's Ministry of Environmental Protection for the Eighth Year

Kao Makes World's Most Ethical Companies List for Thirteen Straight Years

Kao Selected as a Health and Productivity Management Brand for the Fifth Consecutive Year

Basic Idea and Policy Concerning Reduction of an Investment Unit

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

Kao Begins Support for Menstrual Hygiene Improvement Project in Uganda

Changes of Representative Directors, Directors and Audit & Supervisory Board Members

Consolidated Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2018 [IFRS] (Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018)

Kao's RecyCreation Project Gives Back in Kamikatsu, Japan

Kao Unveils Revolutionary Liquid Laundry Detergent "Attack ZERO" in Japan

Kao recognized for sustainability excellence: CDP A List for Water, Corporate Knights 2019 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World, and 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index