To eliminate any relationships with antisocial forces and prevent damage to the organization, the Japan Post Group has made the following declaration in line with the Fundamental Policy for Establishment of Internal Control Systems.

1.Organizational response

In firm recognition of its social responsibility and to strengthen management based on compliance, the Japan Post Group, as an organization in its entirety, will ensure that any relationships with antisocial forces are eliminated.

2. Complete elimination of relationships, including transactions

The Japan Post Group will have no relationships whatsoever with antisocial forces, including transactions.

3.Legal measures and prohibition of secret negotiations

The Japan Post Group will strongly refuse any unjustified demands by antisocial forces and will take legal measures, either via a civil court or a criminal court, or both. The Japan Post Group will never negotiate in secrecy with antisocial forces, even if their unjustified demands are to conceal matters related to any misconduct of the Group’s own activities or that of its staff.

4.Cooperation with outside experts

The Japan Post Group will establish close relationships with outside experts in preparation for any unjustified demands by antisocial forces in order to ensure the safety of its staff against such demands.

5.Prohibiting financing for antisocial forces

The Japan Post Group will never engage in financing for antisocial forces.