Compliance

Fundamental Approach

As a company that handles medical devices that are critical to the lives of patients, we believe that in order to be a trusted presence at all times, we must not only comply with laws and regulations but also follow compliance policies with high ethical standards. To that end, the actions of each and every employee are important. Therefore, we strive to ensure thorough compliance awareness by disseminating the Code of Conduct so that we can meet the expectations of all stakeholders and build relationships of trust.

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Compliance System

Based on the Compliance Promotion Regulations, the Board of Directors has appointed a Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), and the Compliance Committee, chaired by the CCO, plays a central role in promoting company-wide compliance activities. The Compliance Committee meets quarterly to discuss various compliance issues, including sharing information on compliance violation cases, the operation of the whistleblower system, and the status of compliance training. In addition, the CCO reports quarterly to the Board of Directors on the status of company-wide compliance and receives instructions as appropriate.

Compliance System Chart

Efforts to Raise Awareness of Compliance

In order to ensure thorough compliance as a company, it is important that employees understand the importance of compliance and practice it in their daily work. At JLL, we provide education on a variety of themes through online training and other programs.

Internal Whistleblower System

JLL has established a whistleblower system to detect and prevent compliance violations at an early stage. We have two whistleblower system contact points: Objectively managed external reporting channel by an independent third party, and an internal contact point where employees can report and also feel free to discuss compliance issues. At all contact points, utmost consideration is given to the anonymity and privacy of whistleblowers, and measures are taken to protect whistleblowers so that they will not suffer any disadvantages as a result of making a report. When a report or consultation is received, the CCO and the Legal Department work together to conduct prompt and appropriate investigations, and, if necessary, promptly take corrective action.

How We Address Tax Matters

At JLL Group, the Chief Financial Officer handles tax governance and leads our tax compliance efforts. Under their supervision, we work closely with external tax professionals to ensure we follow all applicable tax laws and regulations and keep positive relationships with tax authorities. We also ensure that our employees and management are promptly informed about important tax matters.

In our tax-related efforts, we are committed to the proper and timely execution of tax returns and payments. As a responsible corporate citizen, we comply with the tax laws and regulations of each country and region in which we operate. Additionally, we dedicate ourselves to realizing optimized tax costs. To this end, we carefully select and apply available tax incentives to make the best use of the government policies. Should we receive any requests from tax authorities in any country, we are always willing to cooperate.

We make sure that we make right tax payments in each country. We allocate our international income to each Group company based on its contribution in each country, allowing us to adjust our payments in line with our business activities. When calculating transfer prices for intercompany transactions, we adhere to Transfer Pricing Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and Tax Administrations, which was established by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in 2022.

Transparency of Relationships with Medical Facilities and Other Related Parties

Collaboration with universities, research institutions, and medical facilities is indispensable for the development and introduction of new medical devices. While such activities may involve monetary payments, JLL strictly adheres to the “Fair Competition Code of the Medical Devices Industry” and relevant laws and regulations. In addition, through reviews by the Legal Department, we have established a monitoring system to maintain fair and just relationships. Furthermore, in February 2025, we established the “JLL Group Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy” to further strengthen fairness.

JLL Group Anti-Bribery Policy

We, the JLL Group, in order to fulfill our mission of " Contributing to a healthier society through cutting-edge medical technologies." conducts our business activities with high ethical standards and transparency based on our Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct, and does not tolerate any form of misconduct, including bribery.

1. Definitions
(1) "Bribery" refers to acts of offering, promising, giving, soliciting, or receiving money, goods, entertainment, gifts, benefits, or anything of economic value with the intent to unjustly distort proper transactions of medical devices or the fair judgment of healthcare professionals.
(2) "Public officials, etc." refers to individuals who perform public duties based on laws, regulations, establishment acts, or other provisions and are subject to anti-bribery regulations. This includes, but is not limited to:
① Public officials under laws such as the National Public Service Act and Local Public Service Act.
② Individuals affiliated with private companies or organizations but in positions to exercise public duties or authority (deemed public officials).
③ Individuals affiliated with foreign governments, local governments, international organizations, or government-related enterprises who perform duties as public officials.
④ Individuals subject to anti-bribery regulations under establishment acts or related laws.

2. Compliance Requirements
(1) Compliance with Relevant Laws and Regulations
We comply with relevant laws and regulations concerning anti-bribery in all countries and regions where it operates, including the following:
① Japan: Unfair Competition Prevention Act (Article 18)
② Malaysia: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009
③ United States: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
④ United Kingdom: UK Bribery Act 2010

(2) Prohibition of Improper Payments, etc.
We prohibit improper payments or provision of benefits to public officials, healthcare professionals, or any other individuals or organizations for the purpose of obtaining improper business advantages, exerting undue influence, or distorting fair decision-making.

(3) Accurate and Appropriate Accounting Records
We ensure the preparation and maintenance of accurate and appropriate accounting records for all payments and receipts, including interactions with public officials and healthcare professionals.

(4) Continuous Implementation of Internal Education
We conduct regular training and education to ensure compliance with laws and this policy regarding anti-bribery.

Furthermore, we require our business partners to act in accordance with the content of this policy.

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