Declaration of Action by Officers and Employees
We have established and published the Code of Corporate Ethics in and out of theCompany to realize our DKS Credo, "Contributing to the nation and society throughindustry." This Declaration sets forth guidelines for the conduct of our officers andemployees (including temporary and contract employees) and declares theimplementation of the Declaration to ensure the effectiveness of the Code of Corporate
Ethics.
In order to conduct fair and appropriate business activities and to fulf ill its
responsibilities as a member of society, officers and employees shall comply with thefollowing guidelines as their own code of conduct.

1. R esolving social and customer issues and achieving sustainableeconomic growth
We seek to solve the problems faced by society and our customers through ourhigh-quality products at fair prices.

(1) We develop and provide high-quality, reasonably priced products that meet customer needs.
(2) We design products with consideration for health, safety and the environment, and provide
accurate information regarding products themselves and their handling to prevent accidents
and problems from occurring(3) We take customer opinions in good faith and use them to improve our management activities.

2. M anagement transparency
We communicate with employees, shareholders, customers, business partners andsociety through appropriate information disclosure, and aim for highly transparentmanagement.

(1) We will prepare the information to be disclosed accurately and appropriately in accordancewith laws and regulations and provide it in a timely manner.
(2) We disclose information regarding safety, environment, and society in addition to that of theCompany's management policies and new products through a variety of means.
(3) We thoroughly manage important information within the Company and will not engage ininsider trading.

3. Fair and sound business activities
We conduct fair and sound business activities.

(1) We comply with the procedures and regulations necessary for the execution of businessactivities, such as the import and export procedures and obtaining permissions from thegovernment agencies.
(2) We comply with domestic and overseas competition laws, such as the Antimonopoly Act andthe Subcontract Act, and will not engage in any conduct that impedes fair and freecompetition, such as price collusion and bid rigging.
(3) With regard to the procurement of materials, we select suppliers not only by the quality andprice of the materials but also other rational standards for individual transactions without
treating specific suppliers favorably or unfavorably.
(4) W e conduct entertainment and gifts and/or join ceremonial and other events to/related tobusiness partners within the bounds of social common sense and will not let them interferewith sound transactions.
(5) We will not conduct anything that might be deemed as collusion with politics andgovernments such as bribery and illegal political contributions to public officials in and outof Japan.
(6) We take a resolute stance to anti-social forces in cooperation with the police and will notprovide benefits and donations.

4. E nvironmental protection and harmony with local communities
We place importance on environmental protection and strive to coexist andharmonize with local communities.

(1) We assess the environmental impact of products at all stages of their development,
manufacturing, consumption and disposal, strive to reduce environmental risks, such asenvironmental impact and pollution problems, to the fullest extent possible, and try our best
to efficiently use resources and energy and to recycle waste.
(2) We properly manage and dispose of chemical substances in accordance with laws andregulations.
(3) We raise environmental awareness and participate in environmental conservation activities
such as purchasing recycled products and saving paper resources by digitalization.

5. I ntellectual property and information management
We protect and manage intellectual property and information in an appropriate andstrict manner.

(1) Our intellectual property such as inventions made in the course of business duties issubmitted appropriately to the Company’s intellectual property management department inaccordance with internal regulations and we strive to protect and control our intellectual
property rights by application of rights and other means.

(2) We respect intellectual property rights of third parties and conduct prior investigations toprevent infringement of such rights.
(3) We obtain information of customers, business partners and other third party information
related to business activities such as personal information legally and manage suchinformation in a strict manner.
(4) W e will not disclose or divulge confidential information obtained through our businessactivities to outside the Company without permission, and will not use for any other purpose
than that of our business activities for ourselves or any third party.

6. R espect for individuals and enhancement of workplaceenvironment
We respect individuals and ensure a healthy, safe and pleasant working environment.

(1) We respect the human rights of each individual, and will not discriminate or harass
individuals on the basis of their social status, form of employment, age, sex, origin,nationality, race, disability, religion, beliefs, marital status, or other reasons that harm thedignity of each individual.
(2) We respect the individuality and diversity of each employee and provide opportunities fordiverse employees to maximize their abilities. In our business activities overseas inparticular, we promote and train human resources from local communities.
(3) We give top priority to ensuring the safety and health of the workplace environment. Shouldan occupational accident occur, we will work to minimize the damage and to prevent arecurrence.
(4) S ince we believe that personal health is the foundation of self-realization and that it is thefoundation of the happiness of individuals, families, shareholders, customers, business
partners and society, we strive to promote mental and physical health at all times.
(5) We promote work-life balance and strive to create a work environment in which each
employee can work with enthusiasm while balancing work and life.
Established: January 1, 2006
Revised: October 1, 2020