Maruho Report 202340List of potential Companywide risks1.Maruho’s Meaning of ExistenceInitiatives to promote risk management include planning, implementation, and reporting of educational programs and self-inspections concerning risk management. Also, the Internal Audit Dept. conducts monitoring according to the internal audit regulations to objectively evaluate whether the PDCA cycle concerning risk management is working effectively.In addition, we manage potential risks by categorizing them into two groups: “Companywide risk (risks requiring Companywide management)” and “business risk (risks entailed in implementing/promoting strategies and business plans).” The initiatives by the Risk Management Committee to increase directors’ and employees’ awareness of “potential Companywide risks” include posting awareness-raising articles by the department responsible for each type of risk on the internal portal site, and conducting e-learning tests.In carrying out our business activities, we shall comply with general laws and regulations such as civil codes, corporate laws, and antimonopoly laws, as well as the various business-related laws and regulations such as pharmaceutical laws and will have no relationships with antisocial forces and groups and adamantly refuse and oppose their unreasonable demands. We shall act with high ethical standards, including bioethics, and good sense, and each individual shall conduct themselves with self-awareness and an understanding of one’s own mission.When we commission work to Group companies or outside vendors in regard to various processes, such as product research, development, manufacture, and sales, we shall be aware that we are the ones that bear the ultimate responsibility, and shall handle situations with a sense of unity with the Group company or outside vendor.2.Value Creation Prospects3.Strategy for Value Creation4.Foundation for Sustainable GrowthThe Risk Management Committee designates risks that require Companywide control and instructs the Code of Practice Committee and responsible departments to control such risks by the PDCA cycle approach, with the aim of promoting compliance in an integrated manner throughout the Company.Promotion SystemResponsibledepartmentsAll employeesRisk Management CommitteeChairpersonCode ofPracticeCommitteeLegal Dept.Directors(excludingoutside directors)5.Financial/ Company InformationCommitteesecretariatCompliancemanagerregisteredat JPMALabor management / Disasters, infections / Information security / Patent/trademark infringement / Code of Practice, etc. / Management of a conflict of interest / Clinical Trials Act / Rumors/reputation by the mass media / Company vehicle operation management / Harassment2) Other risksRisks that are significant for the Company or occur frequently, and that require Companywide management using the PDCA cycle approach, such as information management risk, personnel risk, reputation risk, and disaster risk ComplianceAll officers and employees shall comply with the Maruho Code of Compliance Standards in their own conduct and their business activities.Information about our internal control systems can be found on our website. https://www.maruho.co.jp/english/Note: The Company has commissioned Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC, an auditing firm, to conduct its accounting audits in accordance with the Companies Act of Japan. The auditing firm has confirmed that the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position and the financial performance in accordance with Japanese generally accepted accounting principles.The contents of the financial statements included in this report are completely the same as those of the consolidated financial statements disclosed under the Companies Act. Results of the previous fiscal year and the consolidated statement of cash flows are not included in the target of the accounting audit of this year but presented as reference information.• With a global perspective, we shall strictly comply with all relevant quality-related laws and regulations.• We shall gather information on medical needs and create innovation to provide pharmaceutical products and information of superior quality.• We shall construct an international standard quality management system to promote continuous improvement toward a higher level of quality.• We shall properly allocate operational resources in order to realize this quality policy.Promotion systemsAt Maruho, the Risk Management Committee plays the central role in activities to promote compliance.Internal reporting system (Maruho Hotline)To ensure the implementation of compliance management, we have established the Maruho Hotline as the contact point for internal reporting to accept direct consultation and reporting both from within and outside the Company on suspicious activities concerning compliance. We disseminate information on the importance of the internal reporting system, confidentiality, and the protection of whistleblowers, provide e-learning programs to promote an understanding of the system, and continually make all employees aware of the contact point for internal reporting. In the fiscal year ended September 2023, there were a total of 16 whistleblowing reports (16 from within the Company and 0 from outside the Company).Quality policyMaruho has established a policy on quality in order to provide a stable supply of high-quality pharmaceutical products together with science-based information to people of the world who wish for good health. To this end, we established the quality policy below.Other risksCode of Practice
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