Daiwa Securities Group Annual Report 2012 Corporate Summary Executive Messages Business Strategy Management Systems & CSR Financial Section Other Information CSR Initiatives The Daiwa Securities Group’s mission is to contribute to the development of society and the economy through  daily operations, including wealth management for investors and support for the financial strategies and other  aspects of corporations and public institutions. Deepening the bond of trust we share with our stakeholders,  including customers, shareholders, employees and society, is essential to the accomplishment of our mission and  sustainable growth together with society. Corporate Principles of the Daiwa Securities Group Key Issues for Daiwa Securities Group To achieve its corporate principles,  the Daiwa Securities Group anchors its CSR  activities in these goals. In addition to these two CSR issues, the Group strives to create a rewarding  workplace in which our executives and  employees can take pride. Human resources are the key to addressing these issues. We believe  keeping each and every one of our executives and employees moti- vated and proud of their work is essential for tackling these key issues. To achieve its corporate principles and realize a sustainable society, the  Group seeks to initiate even more effective CSR activities. Based on the  requests and opinions we have received from our stakeholders thus far,  we have addressed the following key issues: 1. Leveraging financial capabilities to contrib- ute to a sustainable society 2. Developing sound financial and capital  markets for the next generation Building trust The trust and approval of customers forms the very  foundation of the Daiwa Securities Group. The Group  will always place the needs of customers first, and  strive to develop the advanced, specialized skills to  offer them the most attractive products and services  of any securities group. Placing  importance on  personnel The source of the Group’s competitiveness lies in the  capabilities of its employees. The Group will promote  the creativity of employees by offering them a chal- lenging and self-directed working environment that  encourages their abilities and appropriately rewards  their contributions. Contributing to  society The Daiwa Securities Group will seek to benefit the  economy and society through the development of  healthy financial markets. In addition to scrupulously  observing both regulations and internal policies, the  Group will strive to maintain a high sense of morality and  duty, endeavoring to continue contributing to the sus- tainable growth of the societies in which we operate. Maintaining  healthy  earnings  results The Group will always seek to develop healthy busi- ness operations and to increase corporate value for  the benefit of shareholders. By providing customers with attractive products and services, the Daiwa  Securities Group will seek to generate strong profits  and healthy returns for shareholders. Daiwa Securities Group Stakeholders ● Investors ● Shareholders ● Employees ● NPOs/NGOs ● Local Communities ● Government ● Business Partners ● Issuers For private corporations, public institutions and other entities  seeking to raise funds through equity, debt, or other sources, we  propose optimal solutions from a wide range of financing options  and provide full-scale support, from planning to execution. We maintain fair relationships with all our  business partners and work together to create  a sustainable society. We fulfill our tax obligations and offer policy  suggestions to create a better society. We collaborate with NPOs and NGOs in such fields as  financial and economic education and disaster relief.  We reflect social values in our management through  active dialogue. As members of their local communities, our branches and  overseas offices promote community-based efforts. We are endeavoring to create a workplace  where our employees, who create added value  for all other stakeholders, are fully motivated  and can find satisfaction in their work and lives.  Our employees’ families are also important  stakeholders. To earn the confidence of our share- holders, we aim to provide fully trans- parent information disclosure, and meet  their expectations by continually creat- ing value. We are committed to improving customer satisfac- tion by offering products and services that meet  the needs of individual investors, institutional  investors, and potential investors who are consid- ering investing in the future. Investors Issuers Business Partners Government NPOs/ NGOs Local Employees Shareholders Daiwa Securities Group Communities 44 $_{E}$m p $_{l}$o y e e s ’  $_{F}$$_{a}$ m i l e s Customers Shareholders Employees Society