Your Exchange of Choice Overview of JPX Who we are... Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (JPX) was formed through the merger between Tokyo Stock Exchange Group and Osaka Securities Exchange in January 2013. In 1878, soon after the Meiji Restoration, Eiichi Shibusawa, who is known as the father of capitalism in Japan, established Tokyo Stock Exchange. That same year, Tomoatsu Godai, a businessman who was instrumental in the economic development of Osaka, established Osaka Stock Exchange. This year marks the 140th anniversary of their founding. JPX has inherited the will of both Eiichi Shibusawa and Tomoatsu Godai as the pioneers of capitalism in modern Japan and is determined to contribute to drive sustainable growth of the Japanese economy. Contents Strategies for Overview of JPX Creating Value 2 Corporate Philosophy and Creed 14 Message from the CEO 3 The Role of Exchange Markets 18 Financial Policies 4 Business Model 19 IT Master Plan 6 Creating Value at JPX 20 Core Initiatives 8 JPX History 20 Satisfying Diverse Investor Needs and Encouraging Medium- to Long-Term Asset 10 Five Years since the Birth of JPX - Building Milestone Developments 21 Supporting Listed Companies in Enhancing Corporate Value 12 FY2017 Highlights 22 Fulfilling Social Mission by Reinforcing Market Infrastructure 23 Creating New Fields of Exchange Business Editorial Policy Contributing to realizing an affluent society by promoting sustainable development of the market lies at the heart of JPX's corporate philosophy. We believe that our efforts to realize this corporate philosophy will enable us to both create sustainable value and fulfill our corporate social responsibility. Our goal in publishing this JPX Report 2018 is to provide readers with a deeper understanding of this idea and our initiatives in business activities. This report consists of five chapters. "Overview of JPX" illustrates JPX's corporate philosophy, creed, role in society, and business model. "Strategies for Creating Value" explains the progress made under our management plan. After providing details of JPX's "Corporate Governance" systems that serve as the foundation for creating value, we show our "Initiatives for a Sustainable Society" based on dialogue with stakeholders. Lastly, we provide an outline of JPX's "Financial/Corporate Data". August 2018 Reference guidelines ・International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) framework ・Guidance for Collaborative Value Creation (METI) Overview of JPX JPX Organizational Structure Strategies for Creating Value Strategies for Creating Japan Exchange Group, Inc Cash Equities Markets Derivatives Markets Self-Regulation Clearing Tokyo Stock Osaka Japan Exchange Japan Securities Exchange, Inc. Exchange, Inc. Regulation Clearing Corporation Corporate Governance Initiatives for a Corporate Governance Financial Data Sustainable Society 26 Corporate Governance 46 Aiming to Realize an Affluent Society 66 Review of Operations and Financial Condition 72 Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 30 Risk Management 47 Financial Education 73 Consolidated Statement of Income/ 53 Selecting Theme Issues 34 Internal Control Systems and Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income Compliance 54 Promoting International Cooperation 74 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity Initiatives for a Sustainable Society 35 Dialogue between New Outside 55 Facilitating Studies and Research 75 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Director and CIO 56 Engagement with Shareholders and Investors 76 Economic Data/Market Data "What's Next for JPX from the 58 Engagement with Market Users Systems Perspective?" Corporate Data 60 Human Resources 40 Directors 63 The Environment and Regional Communities 80 JPX's Response to the Principles for Preventing Corporate Scandals 64 Corporate Data: Environment and Employees 82 Corporate Data Financial/Corporate Data Disclaimer This publication is prepared solely for the purpose of providing information regarding Japan Exchange Group, Inc., and, as such, it is not intended as any offer or sale of securities or other similar action whether inside or outside Japan. Our securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. This publication contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on our assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to us and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those we currently anticipate. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this publication. We disclaim any obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements contained in this publication to reflect future actual events or developments. JPX Report 2018 1 Overview of JPX Corporate Philosophy and Creed Contributing to realizing an affluent society through sustainable market development Our mission is to contribute to the realization of an affluent society by promoting sustainable development of the market. Committed to our public nature and credibility, we build highly convenient, efficient, and transparent markets, and provide creative and attractive services. Our efforts help us attract the support and confidence of investors and market users and reap the rewards in the form of profits. Under this corporate philosophy, we raise the four principles of Customer First, Credibility, Creativity, and Competency as the JPX employee creed. Customer First Credibility Putting the Customer First Securing Social Credibility In order to understand the needs of various We stably operate markets with a high stakeholders and to maximize overall degree of fairness and transparency on a customer satisfaction, we always think from daily basis and, with that, construct a the customer’s perspective and continue to highly reliable social infrastructure that achieves strong competitiveness, stability, look for optimum solutions. Creed convenience, and cost efficiency. Four "C's" Creativity Competency Pursuing Creativity Harnessing Employee Talent To strengthen global competitiveness and We maintain a working environment that improve customer convenience, we work on allows us to capitalize on the diversity of offering creative products and services with each and every employee and where they the spirit and passion for a challenge, are able to perform at their full potential. without fear of failure. 2 JPX Report 2018 Overview of JPX The Role of Exchange Markets The markets established by JPX provide companies with business financing methods, investors with asset management opportunities, and society as a whole with price discovery functions. By fulfilling these social roles, we contribute to realizing an affluent society through sustainable market development. For companies For investors For society Flexible business Effective asset Price discovery functions financing methods management opportunities (Economic barometer) Exchanges System usability Guaranteed fairness Attractive listed Wide-ranging Market reliability (ease of trading) (self-regulation) products investor base JPX Report 2018 3 Overview of JPX Business Model In addition to TSE, which handles cash equities markets, and OSE, which handles derivatives markets, the corporate group also includes a self- regulatory subsidiary, which carries out the examination and supervision processes needed to maintain market quality. Our comprehensive services also encompass clearing and settlement functions. Information Vendors ● Stock information ● Index information Information fees Information Data distribution Listing Trading Clearing Settlement Cash Equities Markets Tokyo Stock Exchange 1st Section 2,081 companies ● Fund-raising 2nd Section 516 companies Application of ● Better name recoginition/ Mothers 245 companies higher credit standing listing rules and codes Japan Japan JASDAQ 742 companies Execution of Securities Securities TOKYO PRO Market 23 companies Benefit trades Clearing Depository TOKYO PRO-BOND Market 45 issues Support for timely Corporation Center ETFs/ETNs 241 issues disclosure of (JSCC) (JASDEC) REITs 60 issues corporate information Infrastructure Funds 4 issues Listing fees Distribution of Derivatives Markets market data and index information Clearing Settlement Osaka Exchange2 Japan Exchange Group Index Futures Index Options Cash equities Listed Companies JGB Futures Derivatives Custody of securities Options on JGB Futures OTC Securities Options Market surveillance Self-regulation and compliance Japan Exchange Regulation3 Participants examination and inspection Listing examination Listed company compliance Notes: 1. The number of companies and issues are as of Mar. 31, 2018. 2. Osaka Securities Exchange was renamed Osaka Exchange on Mar. 24, 2014. 3. Tokyo Stock Exchange Regulation was renamed Japan Exchange Regulation on Apr.1, 2014. 4. Tokyo Stock Exchange, Osaka Exchange, Japan Exchange Regulation, and Japan Securities Clearing Corporation are JPX subsidiaries. Japan Securities Depository Center is a JPX affiliate. Trading related Clearing related Listings related Information related 4 JPX Report 2018 Overview of JPX As consideration for JPX services, we receive various fees from market participants