News Release 2019

Changes of Executive Officers and Corporate Executive Fellows

Kao and Preferred Networks Launch a Collaborative Project for Practical Applications of Sebum RNA Monitoring Technology

Kao launches Fine Fiber Technology to create a layered, ultra-thin skin care product for the cosmetic industry

Kao Received 2019 Award for Excellence in Corporate Disclosure in the Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry from the Securities Analysts Association of Japan

Consolidated Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 [IFRS] (Jan. 1, 2019 - Sep. 30, 2019)

Launch of Curél face care in the UK and USA, strengthening the brand's global strategy

Kao's New Challenges for the Future: Accelerating Purposeful Business Commitment with ESG

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

Retirement of Treasury Shares

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)

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 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

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

Basic Idea and Policy Concerning Reduction of an Investment Unit

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 Receives 2019 Environment Minister's Award for Global Warming Prevention Activity in the Implementation and Dissemination of Countermeasures Category

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

Kao's RecyCreation Project Gives Back in Kitami, Hokkaido

Kao Begins Phase Two of FURUSATO Environment Conservation Project in North Thailand

Kao Receives Highest Award, the Prime Minister's Prize, in the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (3Rs) Promotion Merit Awards

Kao included in stock indices for ESG investing: MSCI Japan ESG Select Leaders Index and MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)

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

Kao Group's Pink Ribbon Campaign Raises Awareness for Early Detection of Breast Cancer

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

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

Kao's RecyCreation Project Gives Back in Kamakura, Japan

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

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

Kao Begins Support for Menstrual Hygiene Improvement Project in Uganda

Kao's RecyCreation Project Gives Back in Kamikatsu, 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

Notice of launching a new global cosmetic brand

First-ever products to apply "Fine Fiber Technology" to be released by est in Japan and Asia

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

Restaging the prestige brand est with a new high added value line

The prestige brand est releasing a high added value foundation est THE GLOWING CREAM MAKEUP

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

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