JPX Response To Spread Of Novel Coronavirus

In regard to the spread of the novel coronavirus, Japan Exchange Group (JPX) understands the need to fulfil its duty as public infrastructure by ensuring continued smooth operation of the market. For this reason, JPX has responded by establishing a BCP (Business Continuity Plan) Emergency Headquarters headed by Group CEO Kiyota Akira and implementing the following measures.

1.Measures already disclosed
- Announcement to listed companies regarding handling of timely disclosure of the effects of the novel coronavirus outbreak on business (Feb. 10)
https://www.jpx.co.jp/english/news/1023/20200210-01.html

- Risk disclosures regarding the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on business activities (Mar. 18)
https://www.jpx.co.jp/english/news/1023/20200318-01.html

- Overview of TSE Disclosure & Listing Rule Policy in Response to the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)(Mar. 18)※
https://www.jpx.co.jp/english/news/1020/e20200318-01.html

- Cancellation of seminars/events and temporary closure of visitor facilities in response to novel coronavirus outbreak (Feb. 19)
https://www.jpx.co.jp/english/corporate/news/news-releases/1120/20200219-01.html

- Dividends and Other Ex-rights at the End of the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2020 (Mar. 25)
https://www.jpx.co.jp/english/news/1030/20200325-02.html

- Trading to Continue After the State of Emergency Declaration (Apr. 7)
https://www.jpx.co.jp/english/corporate/news/news-releases/0060/20200407-01.html

- Disclosure by Listed Companies to Continue after the Declaration of a State of Emergency (Apr. 7)
https://www.jpx.co.jp/english/news/1020/e20200407-01.html

- Request for re-examination of financial statement announcement schedule due to "extension of deadline for submission of securities reports, etc."(Apr. 14)
https://www.jpx.co.jp/english/news/1020/e20200414-01.html

※Public Comments：「Special Provisions in the Listing Rules in Consideration of the Impact of Spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)」
https://www.jpx.co.jp/english/rules-participants/public-comment/detail/d01/20200331.html

2.Measures for continued smooth operation of the market
- Use of back-up offices and strengthening of back-up facilities in Tokyo and Osaka
- Enforcement of remote working where possible, after careful examination of each department's duties and situation
- Active implementation of staggered working hours, using the flex time system

To respond to emerging risks, JPX Group has compiled a BCP defining its basic policy, system, procedures, etc. for continuing operations in situations where this is difficult. This can be found at the below link.
https://www.jpx.co.jp/english/corporate/governance/risk/bcp/

JPX Group will continue striving for stable market operations, and asks for your understanding in this matter.