Wisdom and Beauty for People and the Earth

Contents

A Story of Growth 2

Major Brands 4

Strategic Roadmap 6

Interview with the CEO 8

Feature: KOSÉ's Strengths 16

Employees 22

Management 24

Financial Section 30

Principal Consolidated Subsidiaries 70

Corporate Information/

Shareholder Information 71

Forward-Looking Statements

This annual report contains forward-looking statements about KOSÉ Corporation's future plans, strategies, and performance that are not historical facts. Risks and uncertainties resulting from changes in the business environment may have a significant effect on the actual business results. Please also note that we shall not be held responsible for any omissions or errors in data and content in this document.

A Story of Growth

Achieving Our Vision for KOSÉ

To make its corporate message of "Wisdom and Beauty for People and the Earth" a reality, KOSÉ is making the best use of the strengths it has cultivated in Japan over the 70 years since its founding with the aim of evolving into a company with a global presence.

Three Strengths to Create the KOSÉ of Tomorrow Unique Brand Marketing

KOSÉ's viewpoint extends beyond the short term to embrace brand development with a long-term perspective that includes bold innovations. As a result, it has many beloved, long-selling brands.

Pages 16-17

Research and Development Capabilities Commitment toQuality

KOSÉ is thoroughly enhancing its R&D capabilities backed by leading-edge science to produce many innovative new products. The driving force is the creation of a self-sufficient organization unique to KOSÉ that draws on its employees' pioneering efforts and ideas.

Since its founding, KOSÉ has been passionate about creating the finest cosmetics, with stringent quality control from raw material procurement to manufacturing. As a result of factors including its activities to improve quality from the customer's point of view and its quality assurance system, KOSÉ is recognized worldwide for the quality it offers.

Pages 18-19 Pages 20-21

Net Sales Operating Income

Current Position

¥266.8

billion

¥39.2

billion

2

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