Disclosing Corporate Information in a Timely and Fair Manner

To have all stakeholders deepen their understanding of AISIN, it is important to disclose corporate information in a timely and fair manner. In disclosing information, persons responsible for information management convene an Assessment Conference immediately after information is obtained to ensure the comprehensiveness and appropriateness of critical information, and subsequently make a determination as to its importance and the level of need for prompt disclosure. Cognizant of the relevant laws and codes against insider trading and other crimes, AISIN discloses information in accordance with the Timely Disclosure Rule stipulated by the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Additionally, we strive to achieve the fair disclosure of information in Japan and overseas by posting financial summaries and IR presentation documents on the Company's Japanese and English websites. AISIN is keenly aware of its responsibilities to provide detailed explanations to all stakeholders, and will continue to do its utmost to provide a wide range of information.

As of fiscal 2006, AISIN publishes detailed Group activities in the form of an easy-to-understand AISIN REPORT, which combines the previous annual report and sustainability report.
We are working to enhance the level of information disclosure by gearing the content of this report to that of our website.

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Respecting Shareholder Rights Including Maintaining Stable Dividends

To enable a large number of its shareholders to attend, AISIN aims for an early convening of the General Meeting of Shareholders. In addition, AISIN makes efforts to provide an easy-to-understand business report and respond to questions from shareholders.

Based on its policy of maintaining stable dividends, AISIN returns profits to shareholders by taking into consideration a comprehensive range of factors that include AISIN's business results and its payout ratio. In fiscal 2007, AISIN raised annual cash dividends by ¥8.00 per share over the previous fiscal year to ¥40.00, and total dividends paid for the year amounted to ¥11,500 million (US$97.4 million).

In working vigorously to ensure that management's interests are consistent with those of the Company and to undertake activities aimed at maximizing corporate value, AISIN has adopted a system for providing stock options with subscription rights to directors and managing officers of Aisin Seiki and its affiliated companies.

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