News Release 2019

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)

Novel Measurement of Invisible Photodamage in the Skin via the Detection of Biophoton, an Ultraweak Photon Emitted from the Body

Kao's original non-invasive analytical method for monitoring RNA - Discovery of the presence of human RNA in sebum

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

A research collaboration with artist Kazu Hiro

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

In the collaborative research of Kao Corporation, The University of Tokyo, and Kyushu Institute of Technology, Fabrication technology of solar cells having potential for high power conversion efficiency has been developed

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

Survey on the effects of autogenic training on the mind, body, and skin: Ideas for a new type of holistic skincare

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 applies artificial intelligence to predict sensory irritation Helping people select the gentlest cosmetics for their sensitive skin

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

Kao Develops Bio IOS, to Completely Transform the Concept of Conventional Detergent Bases

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