| 1) | | Under a resolution passed by the respective Boards of Directors of the Sharp Group companies, the Sharp Code
of Conduct will apply to each company. |
| 2) | | To conform with the laws, regulations, and customs of a country or region in which a Sharp Group company is
located, it may make changes to the Sharp Code of Conduct to the extent that they do not violate the underlying
purpose and intent thereof. It should also be noted that any changes made must be approved by a resolution of the
Board of Directors of each company, and prior notification must be made to the under-mentioned Contact at
Sharp Corporation. |
| 3) | | The Sharp Code of Conduct will be reviewed and revised as necessary, and in such case, the Sharp Group
companies will keep all employees notified of any revisions at all times. |
| 4) | | The Sharp Group companies will prepare and distribute a Sharp Code of Conduct Handbook, to promote
employees' acquaintance with the code. |
| 5) | | The Sharp Group companies will take measures including training programs, etc. from time to time to familiarize
employees with the Sharp Code of Conduct. |
| 6) | | Each Sharp Group company will establish its own system to enable employees to report violations related to the
Sharp Code of Conduct, such as business activities or business conduct in violation of laws and regulations, or to
allow employees to ask questions or request a confidential consultation to enable the employee to judge what
action should be taken. In Japan, a "Crystal Hot Line" set up on the Sharp corporate intranet is always available
to accept questions and reports. (These may be accepted in writing from persons without access to a personal
computer.)
| · | | An appropriate response to reports received and to requested consultations will be made, and in the event it is
clear that a violation has occurred, remedial measures will be taken. |
| · | | Persons making a report or engaging in consultation must never be subjected to unfavorable treatment as
a consequence of having made a report or requested a consultation. | |
| 7) | | Officers and employees who violate the Sharp Code of Conduct will be subject to strict application of measures
including disciplinary actions based on the respective laws and regulations and the relevant provisions in the
terms and conditions of employment, the work rules and the relevant internal rules of each Sharp Group
company. |
