NGK Report 2018 Editorial Policy

Editorial Policy

The publication of the NGK Report 2018 is carried out with the intent of communicating to our stakeholders what strengths the NGK Group has to offer, how we are creating value, how we plan to grow further, and how we are contributing to sustainable development of society and the entire world. This report has been prepared and edited in line with the International Integrated Reporting Framework of the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC). Detailed ESG information can be found in the NGK Sustainability Data Book 2018.

Target Organization

Indicated along with each article and data report included in this report.

Target Period

April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018

Forward-Looking Statements

This report includes forward-looking statements, such as business forecasts, concerning the NGK Group. Such statements are based on currently available information and reasonable assumptions and projections. However, please note that these assumptions and projections may be affected by various future factors, causing actual results to differ from the presented statements.