PLAY LIST from the beginning Section 3: Outside Director Panel Discussion 1. Corporate Governance Frameworks for Improving the Effectiveness of the Board of Directors and Future Challenges 2. Discussions Regarding the Skills and Expertise Required in Sojitz’s Board of Directors and Audit & Supervisory Board 3. Succession Planning Requirements for Supporting Ongoing Growth 4. Criticism About Low Weight of ESG Factors in Remuneration Systems; Policies for Raising Ratio of Share Remuneration to Same Levels as U.S. and European Companies; and Future Challenges 5. Opinion of Sojitz After Six Months 6. Evaluation of Progress After First Half of Medium-Term Management Plan 2023 7. Thoughts Regarding Increases to Sojitz’s Earning Power and Future Challenges 8. Thoughts Regarding Human Capital Initiatives and Future Challenges 9. Thoughts Regarding Sojitz’s Decarbonization Initiatives and Future Challenges 10. Conclusion Norio Otsuka, Outside Director Naoko Saiki, Outside Director Ungyong Shu, Outside Director Haruko Kokue, Outside Director Facilitator: Yumie Endo, Executive Officer, COO, IR Office