Outside Evaluations / Dialogue with Shareholders and Investors

Participation in Initiatives

Through various partnerships, the Company is participating in, has signed, and supports the following initiatives that contribute to the development of a sustainable society.

United Nations Global Compact

Artner signed the “United Nations Global Compact” (hereinafter UNGC) proposed by the United Nations and was registered as a business participant on January 16, 2024. In addition, Artner joined the “Global Compact Network Japan,” which comprises Japanese UNGC signatory companies and organizations, on the same date.

United Nations Global Compact

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

In July 2022, Artner announced its support for the recommendations from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and has rated climate change as a high-priority issue. With an aim to achieve a more sustainable society, we are committed to taking necessary actions and initiatives based on the environmental activity policy.

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

CDP

Artner has been responding to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) questionnaire since 2023. Artner received a “B-” score, the fourth highest score among eight scores (A, A-, B, B-, C, C-, D, D-), based on data reported through CDP’s Climate Change 2025 Questionnaire.
CDP is an international environmental NGO established in 2000 in the United Kingdom. It runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, states, regions, and cities to manage their environmental impacts, and assesses companies’ actions toward making a positive environmental impact.

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

External Evaluation

The Company has received the following awards and recognition from external organizations for our ESG initiatives and investor relations activities.

Certified Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations

Artner was recognized for the third consecutive year as one of the Certified Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations (2026, large enterprise category) under the Certified Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations Recognition Program, operated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Nippon Kenko Kaigi.
The recognition program recognizes corporations, including large companies and small- and medium-sized enterprises, that practice particularly excellent health and productivity management, based on their efforts to address local health issues and cooperate with the health initiatives conducted by Nippon Kenko Kaigi.
Artner has been promoting health and productivity management based on its declaration, and its efforts have been recognized by external organizations.

Certified Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations

Daiwa Investor Relations Co., Ltd.’s “2025 Internet IR Prize”

At the “Daiwa Internet IR Awards 2025” hosted by Daiwa Investor Relations Co.Ltd., Artner’s website was selected for the “Grand Prize” and the “Excellence Award” in the Sustainability category.

Daiwa Investor Relations Co., Ltd.'s 2025 Internet IR Prize Daiwa Investor Relations Co., Ltd.'s 2025 Internet IR Prize

BroadBand Security, Inc.’s “Gomez ESG Site Ranking 2025” and “Gomez IR Site Ranking 2025”

In BroadBand Security, Inc.’s “Gomez ESG Site Ranking 2025,” the Company’s website was selected as an “Excellent Company” website in the All Markets Ranking. In BroadBand Security, Inc.’s “Gomez IR Site Ranking 2025,” it was selected as an “Excellent Company” website and awarded “Gold Prize” in the All Markets Ranking, coming in first place in the service industry in the Sector Ranking.

BroadBand Security, Inc.'s Gomez ESG Site Ranking 2025 BroadBand Security, Inc.'s Gomez IR Site Ranking 2025 BroadBand Security, Inc.'s Gomez IR Site Ranking 2025

Other Initiatives

Placed Third in Human Resources Services (Dispatch and Recruitment) in the Sector Ranking of “Mynavi-Nikkei 2027 Graduate Popularity Ranking of Employers”

Artner placed third in the Human Resources Services (Dispatch and Recruitment) category in the Sector Ranking of the “Mynavi-Nikkei 2027 Graduate Popularity Ranking of Employers,” which is jointly conducted by Mynavi and Nikkei.

Mynavi-Nikkei 2027 Graduate Popularity Ranking of Employers
Dialogue with Shareholders and Investors

Policy for Constructive Dialogue with Shareholders

The Head of the Corporate Planning and Strategy Division has been placed in charge of investor relations, and the IR and PR Group has been established within the Corporate Planning and Strategy Division. The IR and PR Group in the Corporate Planning and Strategy Division coordinates the Company’s IR activities, including planning and organizing investor briefings and one-on-one meetings, which serve as a venue for maintaining dialogues with shareholders.

Spokespersons for IR Activities

In order to ensure the accuracy of information and the fairness of disclosure, the President and CEO, the Head of the Corporate Planning and Strategy Division, and the department in charge of IR will serve as spokespersons for IR activities conducted by the Company. The spokespersons may also delegate other executives and employees to act on their behalf as necessary.

Arrangements for Dialogue

In preparation for shareholder dialogues, the IR and PR Group coordinates with management, sales, HR, and training divisions to share information.
The Company refrains from communicating with shareholders during a quiet period of three weeks prior to an earnings announcement to avoid unfairly disclosing any non-public financial information perceived as insider information.

Number of Dialogues

(FY2026)
Briefing for individual investors 10
2025 March 16Held in Tokyo
2025 May 13Live streamed webinar
2025 June 11Live online stream
2025 July 19Held in Sapporo
2025 July 26Held in Fukuoka
2025 September 20Held in Nagoya
2025 September 25Held in Osaka
2025 October 29Live streamed webinar
2025 October 30Held in Hiroshima
2025 December 9Live online stream
Briefing for analysts and institutional investors 2
One-on-one meeting with institutional investors and analysts 17

Feedback for Members of the Executive Team and the Board of Directors

・Investors’ perspectives are shared with members of the Executive Team by circulating Q&As and surveys from briefings for individual investors, briefings for analysts and institutional investors, and one-on-one meetings with institutional investors and analysts.

・Investors’ points of interest are shared at company-wide meetings attended by middle managerial or higher positions, including members of the Executive Team (twice a year).

Implementation of Dialogue with Shareholders and Investors

The following is an overview of dialogues conducted mainly by members of the Executive Team of the Company with shareholders, investors, and others in the fiscal year ended January 31, 2026.

(Chiefly handled by)
The President and CEO, the IR and PR Group in the Corporate Planning and Strategy Division

(Shareholders and investors)

Japan Overseas
Location (%) 76.5 23.5
Fund Manager Analyst
Position (%) 17.6 82.4
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