To Wellness and Beyond, One Step at a Time

Yomeishu Seizo Co., Ltd.

Corporate Book

Table of Contents

Management Philosophy ……………………… 2
Message from the President ……………… 3
The Story of the Company and the History of Yomeishu …… 5
Mid-Term Management Plan ………………… 7
Yomeishu Related Business ………………… 9
CLASUWA Related Business …………… 11
Production/Development Environment …… 13
Sustainability ………………………………………… 15
Corporate Governance ……………………… 17
Company Information ………………………… 20

With time-tested wisdom and knowhow at
our back, we are indebted to the legacy
that brought us here. Thatʼs what keeps us
moving forward.
To Wellness and Beyond,
One Step at a TimeThrough steady devotion and tireless eﬀort,
we will continue to pursue new possibilities
step by step to accompany our customers
in their healthy days.

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Management Philosophy

Management Philosophy/Vision
Management Philosophy

In response to the trust people have placed in us,
we contribute to enriching healthy lifestyles
Corporate Vision

Healthy, robust, and positive company
Business Vision

Supporting people who wish for ahealthier and better time

It is said that Yomeishu was created around 1600 by
founder Sokan Shiozawa in the hope of good health,and has continued to be produced to this day.
Even though times may change, the spirit ofcontributing to the health of people's lives has been
passed down from generation to generation, and allof Yomeishu Seizo Co., Ltd.'s businesses are basedon this philosophy.

We are proud to be able to help people live a richhealthy life, and we will continue to strive to live up
to your trust as much as possible.

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Message from the President

President, Representative
Director, and COO

Hideo Tanaka

Based on our management philosophy, we provide
products and services that bring satisfaction to
consumers who wish for mental and physical healthand seek a rich and peaceful life.
“Yomeishu” was created more than 400 years

Yomeishu has been sold as a home medicine

ago in Ina valley, Shinshu (Nagano Prefecture),

for many years, and we have continually

by founder Sokan Shiozawa, who wished toobserved household health. This is thanks to“contribute to the health and longevity of the

your patronage and support over the years, andpeople of the world.” In 1923, the corporate

we are thankful for this. In addition, our businessorganization was established in order to beneﬁt

is not conﬁned only to Japan̶we also have amore people. The founder's desire to serve

history of over 50 years of sales overseas, too.

people's

We are proud that Yomeishu has fans in Japan

healthhas

beenpasseddown

unbroken to the present day in the company's

and around the world.

management philosophy of "in response to the

Our Mid-Term Management Plan covers thetrust people have placed in us, we contribute to

ﬁve-year period from April 2022 to March 2027.

enriching healthy lifestyles," and remains the

As we will celebrate our 100th anniversary incornerstone of our business activities.

2023, we have set the fundamental strategy of

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the environment,

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the “explorationand deepening
and deepening

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local communities,
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diversity,andandof knowledge.”of knowledge.”
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issues. issues.

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four strategic
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the proﬁtability
the proﬁtabilityof existof existing businesses
ing businesses
with a withfocus
a focuson efﬁciency,"
on efﬁciency,"
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The Story of the Company
and the History of Yomeishu

Around1600

History of Yomeishu

Established Tenryukan K.K. in Minakatamura, Kamiina-gun Nagano Prefecture(now Nakagawa-mura)
Succession of “Yomeishu” businessfrom the Shiozawa family

Jar used to make
“Yomeishu”

Sokan Shiozawa giving people Yomeishu

1923

1929

Large rounded bottle
400 mL

Okaya Plant establishedin Kawagishi-mura, Suwagun (now Okaya-shi),
Nagano Prefecture, andcompany name changed
to Yomeishu Seizo Co.,Ltd.

Small, ﬂat, rounded bottle
180 mL

1951

1954

Nagoya Branch, Tenryukan K.K.

Opened the Kansai Branch (later
relocated to Osaka-shi in 1971 after
Kyoto-shi, renamed to Osaka Branch)in Uji-shi, Kyoto.

1953

Promotional activities
on cows
Family-sized rounded bottle
900 mL

Tenryukan Tokyo Branch opened in
Shibuya-machi, Toyotama-gun, Tokyo(now Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) and began
nationwide sales of Yomeishu.

1925

Old Plant No.1
(birthplace of “Yomeishu”)

1950“Yomeishu” was created by Sokan Shiozawa,
the head of the Shiozawa family in Okusamura, Ina-gun (now Nakagawa-mura, Kamiinagun, Nagano Prefecture).

Listed on the Tokyo
Stock Exchange

1955

Former Head
Ofﬁce Building

1957

1961

Sales expansion activities
by advertising vehicles

Saitama Plant was newly established in
Tsurugashima-mura, Iruma-gun, Saitama
Prefecture (now Tsurugashima-shi) (closed
in 2006)

Round large bottle
800 mL
1959

Establishment of TechnicalResearch Center in Okayashi, Nagano Prefecture

1964
1972

Transformed family-sized bottle
1,000 mL
1968

Large rounded bottle
1,000 mL

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Saitama Plant

Komagane Plant was newly established in
Komagane-shi, Nagano Prefecture (Okaya
Plant was closed in the same year).

Scene during construction of Komagane Plant

2021

Opened “CLASUWA Tokyo
Skytree Town Solamachi” in
Sumida-ku, Tokyo and Japanese
Dining CLASUWA in Matsumotoshi, Nagano Prefecture.

2020

Established “e-Collaboration Tsurugashima,” a facility for tour at the “Tsurugashima Photovoltaic Power Plant”

2014“Yomeishu”
1,000 mL, 700 mLchange of package

2017

Established “Tsurugashima Photovoltaic
Power Plant” in Tsurugashima-shi, Saitama
Prefecture“Yomeishu”
1,000 mL, 700 mL
Adoption of new container
and change of package

2013e-Collaboration Tsurugashima(Tsurugashima-shi, Saitama Prefecture)

Opened the commercial facility “CLASUWA”
in Suwa-shi, Nagano Prefecture

CLASUWA(Suwa-shi, Nagano Prefecture)

Announced business and capital partnershipwith TAISHO PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD.
Established “Yomeishu Healthy Forest”
at the Komagane Plant
Completed headquartersʼ
new building

Tsurugashima Photovoltaic Power Plant(Tsurugashima-shi, Saitama Prefecture)

2010

Established an internet online shop
site “Yomeishu Honpo” (renewed as
Yomeishu Online Shop in 2012)

2006

Yomeishu Online Shop

2005
Ceremony of the 400-year anniversary
since the foundation of Yomeishu

2002

2002
Rounded medicinal bottle
700 mL
Headquartersʼ
new building

1994

1989

Yomeishu 400-year Anniversary
Memorial Hall

Completion of construction of a new buildingin the Central Research Laboratories

1975
New buildingin the Central Research Laboratories

Established the Central ResearchLaboratories in Minowa-machi, Kamiinagun, Nagano Prefecture (the TechnicalResearch Center closed in the sameyear) (renamed to Product Development
Center in 2014)

1985

Rounded medicinal bottle
700 mL

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Mid-Term Management Plan (April 2022 to March 2027)▍Main policies of the Mid-Term Management Plan
Management Philosophy
In response to the trust people have placed in us, we contribute to enriching healthy lifestyles

Business Vision
Supporting people who wish for a healthier and better time

New Mid-Term Management Plan
Investing in growth for the next 100 years and establishinga foundation for sustainable growth

Fundamental
strategy

Promotion of "two-sided management" to deepen existing
businesses and explore new businesses simultaneously

Strategic Issue - ①

Strategic Issue - ②Strengthen the

Establishment of

proﬁtability of existing

direct channel

businesses with abusiness based on

focus on efﬁciency"CLASUWA" brand

Strategic Issue - ③
Promotion ofsustainability
management

Strategic Issue - ④
Investment in utilization ofvarious human resources
and intangible assets
such as human capitaland intellectual property
to expand business areas▍The Mid-Term Management Plan ﬁnal year (ﬁscal year ending March 2027) quantitative targets

Net sales:
20 billion yen or more

Operating proﬁt
margin: 10%

ROE: 4％・ Sales of 20 billion yen or more, based on existing business (Yomeishu related business) of 10 billion
yen or more and new business (CLASUWA related business) of 10 billion yen or more
・ Operating proﬁt margin of 10% by strengthening the proﬁtability of existing businesses with a focus
on efﬁciency
・ Expand business while improving capital efﬁciency by investing in growth while paying attention toﬁnancial soundness, and achieve ROE (return on equity) of 4%

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▍Strategic issues
Strengthen the proﬁtability of existing
businesses with a focus on efﬁciency

Establishment of direct channel
business based on "CLASUWA" brandIn the existing business centered on wholesale distributionof Yomeishu and alcoholic beverages and food, we will
establish a department to formulate marketing strategies
in a consistent manner for development, manufacturing,
distribution, and promotion, and strive to strengthen thedevelopment of marketing strategies from a consumeroriented perspective. In addition, we will promote businessdevelopment and improvement of productivity using digitaltechnology.

We will focus on branding "CLASUWA," which has beendeveloped mainly in commercial facilities, based on theconcept of "expanding the circle of a healthy life (delicious,
enjoyable, and healthy experiences)," and will work to develop
the business in tandem with online shop and gift sales bycommunicating with customers in actual stores and sharing
the functions, world view, history, and lifestyle of the products.
As part of these efforts, we plan to construct a new hands-on
facility as a brand symbol on the Komagane Plant site, and wewill also consider corporate acquisitions and business alliances
to strengthen our brand and build a business model.

Promotion of sustainability
management

Investment in utilization of various human resources
and intangible assets such as human capital andintellectual property to expand business areas

We recognize that the realization of a sustainable society is
one of the important management issues for the long-term
enhancement of corporate value of our company. We haveestablished a basic policy on sustainability and will promotesocial health through our products and services centeredon “Yomeishu,” reduce environmental impact centered on
our Komagane Plant, and contribute to the local community
through a hands-on facility to be constructed on the
Komagane Plant site as an activity to coexist with the local
community and preserve the natural environment, especiallyin Nagano Prefecture, where we have a close relationship.

We recognize that human capital is the most importantmanagement capital for deepening existing businesses andmoving on to explore new business areas, and we willcontinue to foster a vibrant corporate culture by developing
human resources based on business strategies and actively
appointing diverse human resources. In addition, we
recognize that intellectual property, including the brand,
know-how, and customer base that have been accumulated
over a long history, is important to support the corporate
value of our company, and will strive to further improve thevalue and strengthen its utilization.

▍Financial policy
Capital policy milestones
Capitaladjustment

Exploration of
new business
Capitalcreation

Deepening ofexisting business
Strengthening of proﬁtability of
Yomeishu related business+

Review of capital policy
Reduction ofcross-shareholdings

Establishment of
direct channel business
Strengthen the “CLASUWA ” brandConstruction of experiential
facilities*1
M&A/Business alliances*2*1 *2 for a total amount of about 6 to
7 billion yen

Return toshareholders
Increase in dividend payout
ratio and minimum dividend

Mid- and long-termmilestones
Sales: 20 billion yen
Operating proﬁt margin: 10%
ROE: 4%
Dividend payout ratio: 60%
Minimum dividend: 45 yen

Fiscal year ended
March 2022
Sales: 10.57 billion yen
Operating proﬁt margin: 9.4%
ROE: 2.3%
Dividend payout ratio: 30%
Minimum dividend: 36 yen

To deepen the existing business, we will reduce cross-shareholdings while strengthening the proﬁtability of Yomeishu related business. We will utilize the capitalcreated by these activities in our growth investment to explore new businesses, raise the dividend payout ratio and minimum dividend, and return it to shareholders.
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Yomeishu Related BusinessFor a healthy daily life
We support your health while caring for your life.
We are involved in the development of products
such as “Yomeishu,” “alcoholic beverages,” and“foods,” as well as overseas business, real estateleasing, and the operation of solar power
generation plants.

Yomeishu Class 2 OTC drug
Staying close to consumers' health

What is Yomeishu?
"Yomeishu" is a medicinal product that dissolves medicinal ingredients of 14
natural herbal medicines. The synergism of herbal medicines and alcohol
improves blood circulation throughout the body and regulates physical condition
while stimulating metabolism. It is characterized by its ability to enhance thehealing power of our body and to improve various symptoms caused by a decline
in this power from the inside. Taking a little at a time in your daily life will lead you
to your body's inherent health.

Seven effects of Yomeishu

Herbal medicines contained in Yomeishu

Take 20 mL of "Yomeishu" in the provided cup

Based on Oriental medicine, “Yomeishu” contains herbal

before a meal or before bedtime. It is effective

medicines that “compensate for deﬁciencies in the constitu-

for physical fatigue, gastrointestinal weakness,tion” such as ginseng, “warm the body” such as cinnamon,

chills, weak constitution, poor appetite, poorand “improve blood circulation” such as safﬂower. Whencomplexion, and nutritional fortiﬁcation during

several herbal medicines are used in combination, they haveand after illness.

the characteristic of bringing out the best in each other andbroadening or strengthening the range of their effects.

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Overseas businessFor healthy living of people around the world
We export Yomeishu to four major markets (Hong Kong,
Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan). We have a long historyof exporting and have been selling to Hong Kong,
Malaysia, and Singapore for over 50 years and to Taiwan
for over 20 years, taking into account the culture andmarket environment of each country and region.
The export of alcoholic beverages is focused on craft

Hong Kong Taiwan

gin, and we are expanding our sales channels.

Taipei Branch
In 2020, the Taiwan Representative Ofﬁce became
the Taipei Branch. In addition to developing marketing

Malaysia
Singaporeand sales measures rooted in the local market, we will
also work to expand new development possibilities.
Kanoshizuku[craft gin]

Alcoholic beverages and foods

Propose products that bring out the appeal of herbs/are easy to incorporate into daily life
Alcoholic beverages

Foods

We make use of our many years of knowledge to produce

We develop and sell tasty and healthy products that canand sell highly original alcoholic beverages that bring out the

be incorporated into various aspects of daily life, such asaromas and ﬂavors woven by the herbs. In

throat lozenges containing herbal extracts, gummies thatrecent years, we have also

provide nutrients in an easy andbeen working on craft gin,tasty

and our "Kanomori" andfunctional"Kanoshizuku," which havethat add functions

created a refreshing aroma

to foods that haveand deep depth, have won

been familiar toawardspeople for a longatinternational

liquor competitions.

way,

and
foods

time.
Kanoshizuku

Kanomori

Real estate rental/solar power generation

Gummy
Supplement

Yomeishu Kuromoji
Cough Drops

Real estate rental is conducted to make effective use of assets held.
The solar power generation in Tsurugashima-shi, Saitama Prefecture,
will contribute to social contribution activities such as local
environmental education through the “e-Collaboration Tsurugashima”
environmental education facility, in addition to measures to reduce
environmental impact and power supply concerns. The expectedannual volume of power generation is the equivalent of the amount of
power consumed by 400 to 500 common households.

Tsurugashima Photovoltaic Power Plant

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CLASUWA Related Business

Delicious,
refreshing,and healthyexperience
We are working on stores,
online shop/external sales,
and other sales avenues.

About CLASUWA
CLASUWA began with the CLASUWA Flagship Shop at the lakeside of Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture in 2010.
We provide products and services that make our customers feel healthy.

Brand Concept

Expanding the circle of healthy living
It takes time and effort to pick up each item and ﬁnd something that satisﬁes you.
It is difﬁcult to choose really good things from a lot of information.
Prices can be off-putting. We don't want people to give up on this as a common problem.
That is why we deliver "quality authenticity" to you by arranging it in a form that many people can access.
We will continue to expand the circle of healthy living wherever we go.

Three expressive experiences

Brand logo

Delicious experience
We put our heart and soul into the selection of materials,
putting in a lot of time and effort. We carefully selectand deliver the best products of each locality.

Fun experience
We want to increase the number of enjoyable moments
in daily life. Because of this notion, we also focus on theappearance and taste of the items we deliver.

Healthy experience
Safety and security that will lead to health. We want tobe a brand that continues to support your mental andphysical vitality for a healthy life.

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Expressing three experiences in arc of three.
These are loosely connected to form a gentle
circle that promotes a healthy lifestyle. The
shape of the product is not a uniform circle, butrather a ﬂexible one, expressing a sense offamiliarity and security that can accompany avariety of people's lives as their shapes change.

Establishment of direct channel business based on CLASUWA brand
Customer

Focusing on the branding of "CLASUWA," wewill promote the business united with online shopand external sales through communication withcustomers in actual stores. As part of these
efforts, we are moving forward with plans toconstruct a new hands-on facility as a brandalso

considercorporateacquisitions

Experience/
Empathy

Purchasesymbol on the Komagane Plant site, and we will
andExternal
sales

Onlineshop

business alliances to strengthen our brand andEach CLASUWA
store

Directcontact

Experiential
M&A
facilities ＋ Business alliancebuild a business model.

Store
Please feel comfortable about CLASUWA hospitality.
Bakery & Café

Shop

Restaurants

For those who wish to lead a

Enjoy a wide selection of freshly

healthy life, we offer food, bever-baked homemade breads withof original brand ingredients suchages, daily sundries, gifts, etc.,

freshly ground coffee, herb tea,as Shinshu Juicy Pork and seasonalwith a focus on products that canand other beverages.

be easily incorporated into daily

Enjoy dishes that make the mostvegetables and fruits grown in therich bounty of nature.

life.

Online shop/External sales
Delivering "healthy" to your home
We have prepared online shop so that people
throughout Japan can experience the healthy experience of CLASUWA. CLASUWA's ﬁnest products foryour home. A gift for someone special. We deliver
CLASUWA's healthy products to anyone, anywhere in
Japan.
In addition, we will focus on external sales (channel
sales by other companies).

Experience-based facility CLASUWA Forest

New businessWe are constructing a hands-on facility, "CLASUWA

In order to strengthen CLASUWA brand and build

Forest," on the Komagane Plant site to allow visitors toa business model, we are considering acquiring com-

actually experience the CLASUWA worldview. The

panies and conducting business alliances.

grand opening is scheduled for fall 2024.

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Production/Development Environment

Delivering safety andsecurity from thegreen Komagane Plant
Komagane-shi, Nagano Prefecture, overlooks
the two Alps, the Central Alps and theSouthern Alps. Clear air and clear water are
the starting points for our products.

Komagane Plant (Komagane-shi, Nagano Prefecture)

The Komagane plant was opened in 1972 as a plant with a tour line so that customers could see the production
process, which was unusual at the time. In addition, we seek harmony with nature̶in order to showcase the lush green
landscape, all electric lines and pipes are laid in underground common ditches, and the premises are naturally sloped.

Rich nature and water
Central Alps and South Alps, where the 3,000 m level of mountains are connected. The
Tenryu river ﬂows in between them. The Komagane Plant is located on a plateau 800 meters
above sea level, surrounded by this environment. The site is approximately 360,000 ㎡, about
70% of which is covered by natural forest.
Products such as “Yomeishu” and “craft gin” are manufactured at this plant. The decisive
factor for the factory location was the quality of water. Groundwater in this area is a soft water
puriﬁed through the granite layers of Mt. Utsugi in the Central Alps and is said to be optimal
for production.
In addition, the forest on the plant site is continuously cleared of underbrush and thinned tomaintain a rich and diverse forest. We will continue our efforts from the perspective of sustainability, since well-developed forests lead to the recharge and conservation of groundwater.

Efforts for security and safety
Proprietary Quality Control Standard "Y-GMP"“Yomeishu” is manufactured in accordance

Procurementwith GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice),
Yomeishu

STORE

which is a standard for manufacturing andquality control of pharmaceuticals, under

Product planning/development

Rawmaterials

Water

Container
Packaging

Manufacturing

Scientiﬁc evaluation (testing/analysis)
Traceability

Delivery
Product

strict quality control for each process fromraw materials to ﬁnished products.
The quality and manufacturing departments
at the plant work together to ensure that
better products are delivered from the plantfrom the perspectives of both quality control
and manufacturing control.

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Plant tour
At Komagane Plant, we strive to improve quality in all processes from manufacturing of raw materials and raw
liquor (Mirin Base) through adjustment, bottling and packaging.
The plant tour includes an "Entrance Zone" with a diorama map of the four seasons and photo spots, a "Discovery
Yomeishu Zone" where you can learn more about Yomeishu with a life-size tank and projection mapping, a "Factory
Zone" where you can see part of the production line up close, and a "Factory Tour Shop Zone" where you will bewelcomed by a giant bottle and a store where you can purchase original products. No reservations required, free
to visit.

Product Development Center
The “Central Research Laboratories” established in 1975 were renamed to the "ProductDevelopment Center" in 2014 to better clarify
the positioning as a department focused on new
product development and research.

Product Development Center (Minowa-machi, Kamiina-gun, Nagano Prefecture)

Product development
Utilizing the knowledge of herbs and manufacturing technology cultivated through the production of Yomeishu, we aredeveloping products that taste good and have a healthy feel, as well as products in various categories such as for online shopand for the overseas market in recent years.
For alcoholic beverages, various herbs are immersed in alcohol to develop products that draw out the power of materials andnatural ﬂavor. In recent years, in addition to liqueur, gin (distilled liquor) has been developed to expand the range of products.
For food products, we focus on the healthiness and functionality of herbs and ingredients, and develop products that are easy
to incorporate into one's daily life and easily supplement nutrients and ingredients that are often lacking.
We will continue to develop safe and reliable products that are unique to our company in order to realize our management
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Sustainability▍Basic policy

Basic Sustainability Policy

Under the management philosophy of “in response to the trust people have placed in us, we contribute toenriching healthy lifestyles,” we will proactively and positively address social, environmental, and other sustainability
issues for the sake of all people who wish to have a healthy and better time. Through our business activities, we will
strive to enhance our corporate value with a view to supporting a world rich in diversity, aiming to contribute topeace, sustainable living, coexistence with nature, the future of children, and local communities.
By appropriately addressing issues related to the “Environment,” “Social,” and “Governance,” we strive tocontinuously improve corporate value by reducing business risks and expanding business opportunities, thereby
contributing to the realization of a sustainable society for SDGs.

▍Material issues and organization chart

Board of Directors
Business Enterprising Council

HealthGovernance
Subcommittee

Why

Human Rights andDiversity Subcommittee

HealthLocal Community
Subcommittee▍Strategy

Environment
Subcommittee

Governance

Human rights
and diversity

Sustainability Committee

HealthSubcommittee

Local
community

Environment

Promotion of physical and mental health

Why we work on it

Since its establishment, Yomeishu Seizo has long been committed to providing products and services,
including “Yomeishu,” based on its desire to contribute to the healthy lifestyles of consumers.
We believe that health is not only a state of physical well-being, but also a state of mental wellbeing, which
includes the joy and healing that we experience in our daily lives.
We aim to create a world in which people are healthy in body and mind, and to achieve this goal, we willaddress the social issues of “extending healthy life expectancy,” “improving quality of life,” and “improving
the quality and safety of our products and services.”

What What we work on

Basic policy: Promote human health through products and services developed and produced through research of Yomeishu and our company●Healthy body
●Healthy mind
●Quality improvement and safety
・Contribution to extension of healthy life expectancy ・Commitment to quality of life (QOL) improvement ・Quality improvement of products and service

SDGs target

Environment
Why

Reduction of environmental burden

Why we work on it

Yomeishu Seizo is built on harmony and symbiosis with the natural environment. "Yomeishu" is still produced in anenvironmentally friendly manufacturing method with low energy consumption thanks to the blessings of nature
and water. We believe it is our responsibility to pass down this rich natural environment to the next generation.
Under our Basic Sustainability Policy, we are committed to “addressing climate change” and “building a
resource-recycling society.”

What What we work on

Basic policy: Work on “addressing climate change, sustainable containers and packaging, water resources, and building a
resource-recycling society” as the foundation of our business activities to achieve harmony and coexistence with the environment.
●Addressing climate change and realization of a resource-recycling society
・Reduction of CO2 emissions ・Realization of renewable biological resources and sustainable containers and packaging ・Reduction of water use, preservationof water sources, recycling of food waste and reduction of food loss ・Reduction of materials and waste, improvement of recycling rate, and resource saving

SDGs target

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Local community
Why

Why we work on it

What What we work on

Contribution to local community
We recognize that it is essential for us to continue our business activities in Nagano Prefecture, where ourcompany was founded and where we still have production plants and commercial facilities, to maintain ties
with the local community and to protect the natural blessings of the area.
In the future, we will contribute to the revitalization of the community through the CLASUWA business inparticular and the creation of a sustainable network where people can gather and live with peace of mind.
Basic policy: Expand the contribution to the local community through CLASUWA business●Regional revitalization
・Development of community through employment, tourism, etc.
・Purchasing and procurement leading to revitalization of the regional economy
Basic policy: Contribute to the creation of a sustainable community where people gather and live with peace of mind
●Create sustainable communities
・Conservation of the natural environment in the region ・Coexistence with local communities

SDGs target

Human rights and diversity
Why

Utilization of diverse human resources

Why we work on it

Yomeishu Seizo strives to improve corporate value with the aim of contributing to peace, sustainable life, coexistencewith nature, and the future of children, and local communities under the management philosophy of "in response to
the trust people have placed in us, we contribute to enriching healthy lifestyles." In order to achieve these objectives,
we believe it is necessary to create a vibrant corporate culture through the active use of diverse human resources
and to create an organizational climate that respects human rights and diversity. We will strive to build anorganizational structure in which employees can play an active role and build fair relationships with stakeholders.

What What we work on

Basic policy: Contribute to the realization of a society where everyone can work easily and actively
through business activities that protect human rights and peace and consider diversity●Creating a culture that respects diversity
・Pursuit of work-life balance ・Deepening internal communication ・Human resource development●Strengthen the organizational structure toward the promotion of CLASUWA business・Execution of human resources strategy based on business strategy ・Improvement of working environment●Responding to internal and external human rights due diligence・Protection of human rights of stakeholders (employees and suppliers) ・Building fair relationships with stakeholders

SDGs target

Governance
Why

Strengthening governance

Why we work on it

In order to continuously enhance our corporate value and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society, we willbuild a strong corporate governance system by strengthening and accelerating our management decision-making
structure and management supervision functions, while taking autonomous actions through thorough legal
compliance, respect for social norms, establishment of corporate ethics, and promotion of risk management.

What What we work on

Basic policy: Strengthen governance as an organization that conducts business fairly, and fulﬁll accountability to society●Governance・Promotion of sustainability management ・Enhancement of compliance ・Risk management ・Information management

SDGs target

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Corporate Governance▍Corporate governance system
In order to further enhance our ability to meet the demands of society and the market, and to practicemanagement in line with the expectations of our stakeholders, we have implemented measures focusing on three
key points in particular.
●Implementing management with a greater awareness of capital markets and shareholders●Strengthening and speed improvements of the decision-making system of management●Strengthening of management supervision function

In order to ensure that the corporate governance system is more effective, the corporate ofﬁcer system has
been introduced, the number of directors has been optimized, and the management meetings have been improved.
We believe that these measures are effective.
Yomeishu Seizo Co., Ltd. is a company with Audit and Supervisory Committee, and there are three outside
directors as Audit and Supervisory Committee members. Outside directors provide management supervision or
perform efﬁcient audits utilizing experience, insights, etc. from an independent standpoint, and also provide advice
and exchange of opinions on overall management.
Additionally, with regard to the compliance system, based on the understanding that it is the foundation of
corporate governance, we will not only comply with laws and regulations but also establish business ethics with anawareness of corporate social responsibilities while respecting social norms.

▍Organization chart
General Meeting of the Shareholders
Appointment/dismissal

Nomination andCompensation
Committee

Advisory

ReportAppointment/
dismissal
Audit and supervision

Board ofDirectors
Director
Supervision

Representative Director

Compliance Committee

Audit Ofﬁce

Management Council

Crisis Management Committee
Sustainability Committee

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Audit
Collaboration
Accounting audit

Business audit

Each department

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Audit and Supervisory
Committee
Audit and Supervisory
Committee Members
Collaboration(Execution of operations)

Business Enterprising Council

Appointment/
dismissal

Advice/guidance

Accounting Auditor

General Counsel▍Internal control system
In accordance with the Companies Act, the Board of Directors has adopted a resolution on the "Basic Policy for
Establishment of Internal Control System" and is striving to improve the system. The Company's basic approach tothe internal control system and the status of the system are disclosed in the “Corporate Governance Report.”
Basic concept of internal control system and its maintenance status (excerpt)
1. System to ensure that the execution of duties by directors and employees complies with laws andregulations and the Articles of Incorporation(1)

In order to ensure that the execution of duties by directors and employees complies with laws andregulations and the Articles of Incorporation, the Company shall establish a code of conduct, promotecompliance by individual ofﬁcers and employees, and establish a "Compliance Committee" to spreadcompliance awareness and raise awareness.

(2)

The execution of duties by employees shall be checked by each relevant department for conformity withlaws, regulations, and the Articles of Incorporation, subject to guidance from the department in charge oflegal checks or a legal advisor as necessary.

(3)

The Internal Audit Department, which reports directly to the President, Representative Director, and COO
conducts internal audits to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations, management policies,
internal rules and other norms in the execution of duties.

(4)

The "Internal Reporting System Operation Regulations" shall be established, and directors and employees
shall internally report any occurrence or threat of occurrence of illegal, improper, or unethical acts. With the
exception of when no misconduct has been found, the Compliance Committee shall conduct aninvestigation, take action, and report the results to the President, Representative Director, and COO.

(5)

The code of conduct stipulates that we will have no relationship with antisocial forces, and we will take aﬁrm stand against antisocial forces and groups that threaten the order and safety of civil society, incooperation with the police and legal advisors, etc.

2. System for the storage and management of information related to the execution of duties by directors
Minutes of meetings of the Board of Directors, the Management Council, the Business Enterprising Council, andother meetings related to the execution of duties by directors and executive ofﬁcers, approval documents, andother important information shall be properly stored and managed in accordance with internal regulations. These
documents shall be promptly submitted upon request of the Director.
3. Regulations and other systems concerning the management of risk of loss
(1)

Regarding risk management in all business activities, each relevant department establishes rules andguidelines and conducts training, while the “Compliance Committee” under the direct control of the BusinessEnterprising Council, and the “Crisis Management Committee,” an advisory body to the Compliance
Committee, identify risks and verify risk countermeasures based on internal rules.

(2)

With regard to risk management in sustainability management, the “Sustainability Committee,” which isunder the direct control of the Business Enterprising Council, identiﬁes important risks in sustainability
management based on internal rules, veriﬁes preventive measures and countermeasures developed by eachdepartment for important risks, formulates improvement measures, and reports matters related toimportant risks to the Compliance Committee based on internal rules.

(3)

The internal audit department under the direct control of the President, Representative Director, and COO
evaluates the effectiveness of risk countermeasures based on the audit plan.

(4)

If any risk occurs and any serious damage is expected, the "Compliance Committee" shall respond andreport the matter to the Representative Director, the Audit and Supervisory Committee, the Board of
Directors, and the Business Enterprising Council.

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Corporate Governance▍Risk management
We are building a system to respond to a wide variety of possible social, environmental, and economic risks, including
understanding compliance risks, crisis management for business continuity, and the risk of leaks of conﬁdential
information such as customer information. To strengthen our risk management system, we have established a "RiskManagement Committee" as a advisory body of the "Compliance Committee" to manage various anticipated risks andestablish a system of responsibility and prompt response, including disclosure.
If any risk actually occurs and any serious damage is expected, the “Compliance Committee” shall respond and report
the matter to the Representative Director, the Audit and Supervisory Committee, the Board of Directors, and theBusiness Enterprising Council. For risk management in all business activities, each relevant department has establishedregulations and guidelines, and conducts training to familiarize employees with these regulations and guidelines, while the"Risk Management Committee" identiﬁes risks and veriﬁes risk countermeasures in accordance with internal regulations.

▍ComplianceIn addition to compliance with laws and regulations, we have established a code of conduct to establish corporate ethics
with respect for social norms and awareness of corporate social responsibilities, and we promote compliance by individual
executives and employees. We are also promoting the establishment of a comprehensive compliance system for theestablishment of corporate ethics based on social norms and corporate social responsibilities (CSR), by strengthening
compliance management and establishing the “Compliance Committee” and “Internal Reporting System Operation
Regulations.”▍Fair trade
In order to ensure fair and transparent transactions with our suppliers, as well as compliance with procurement
laws and rules, the “Yomeishu Seizo Code of Conduct” states, “We will engage in fair, transparent, free competition
and appropriate transactions with our suppliers, and will not pursue proﬁts through unfair or improper means.”▍Information security
In order to secure and improve the conﬁdentiality, integrity, and availability of all information assets, we haveestablished an information security management system based on regulations and standards related to information
security, and we are committed to implementing appropriate security measures according to information assets
and implementing training for all executives and employees.

▍Proper information disclosure
As part of our responsibility to our shareholders, investors, and all other stakeholders, we strive to disclose
management information and information on our business activities in a fair, proactive, timely, and appropriatemanner. The Companyʼs basic stance on information disclosure is stipulated in the “Yomeishu Seizo Code of
Conduct” as “to communicate extensively with shareholders and other stakeholders as well as society, and toactively disclose fair and transparent corporate information,” and the President, Representative Director, and COO
ensures that all executives and employees are aware of this stance.
In disclosing information, we pay attention to promptness and comprehensiveness at the information gathering
stage, and strive for timeliness, legality, accuracy, and formality in analyzing and judging information, as well as fairand proactive disclosure at the announcement stage.

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Company Information
Company proﬁleCompany name

YOMEISHU SEIZO CO., LTD.

Address

16-25 Nanpeidaicho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Established

June 20, 1923

Capital1.65 billion yen

Business

Manufacture and sale of Yomeishu, alcoholic beverages, drugs, etc.
Management of restaurants and stores, rental of real estatePower generation from renewable energy sources, etc.
Services related to electricity supply, sales, etc.

Business year

From April 1 of each year to March 31 of the following year

Website address

https://www.yomeishu.co.jp/

Business ofﬁces
Head ofﬁce

16-25 Nanpeidaicho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-8563

Tel: +81-3-3462-8111

Osaka Branch

4F Osaka Ando Hazama bldg., 6-2-6 Fukushima, Fukushima-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 553-0003 Tel: +81-6-6455-5700

Komagane Plant

16410 Akaho, Komagane-shi, Nagano 399-4117

Tel: +81-265-82-3311

Product Development Center 2132-37 Nakaminowa, Minowa-machi, Kamiina-gun, Nagano 399-4601 Tel: +81-265-79-5678
CLASUWA Flagship Shop 3-1-30 Kogandori, Suwa-shi, Nagano 392-0027

Tel: +81-266-52-9630

Tsurugashima Photovoltaic Power Plant 331-1 Tsurugaoka, Tsurugashima-shi, Saitama 350-2204

Tel: +81-3-3462-8118

Taipei Branch

Tel: +886-2-2736-9588

14F, No.51, Sec.2, Keelung Rd., Xinyi Dist. Taipei 11052, Taiwan

Yomeishu Seizo Co., Ltd. management organization chart

Business Strategy
Department(as of July 1, 2023)

Product
Development Center
Overseas Business
Department
Sales
Department

General Meeting of
the Shareholders

Board ofDirectors

Representative
Director

Nomination andCompensation Committee

Business
Enterprising Council

Audit and Supervisory
Committee

Taipei
BranchTokyo
BranchOsaka
Branch

CLASUWA Business
Department
Management
Council

Compliance
Committee
Crisis Management
Committee
Sustainability
Committee

Pharmaceutical Affairs andQuality Assurance Department
Komagane
Plant
Information Systems
Department
Corporate Planning
Department
Human Resources andGeneral Affairs Department
Internal Audit
Department

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To Wellness and Beyond, One Step at a Time

Note: This document has been translated from the Japanese original. In the event of any discrepancy between
this translated document and the Japanese original, the original shall prevail.

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