Skylark Group is committed to practicing sustainability management to realize our Purpose: "Contributing to Life Enrichment and Advancement of Society by Creating the Future of Dining."
In our corporate management, we recognize that "Value Co-creation" with a wide range of stakeholders—including customers, business partners, employees, shareholders and investors, local communities and regional stakeholders*, and the global environment—is increasingly vital. Accordingly, under the supervision of the Board of Directors, we are focused on appropriate collaboration with these diverse stakeholders through our Sustainability Committee. This committee is chaired by the Representative Director, President and COO, and its members include the Representative Director, Chairman and CEO, Executive Officers, and the Presidents of our group companies.
This policy applies to all of our business operations and corporate processes, including consideration for the potential impacts on local communities throughout our supply chain. Furthermore, this policy has been officially approved by the Group Sustainability Committee.
*(Local Communities and Regional Stakeholders)
We deeply value our connection with the local communities where our restaurants are located. In accordance with our Stakeholder Engagement Policy, we identify the regional stakeholders affected by our business activities. Specifically, this includes local residents, local governments, regional organizations such as NPOs and NGOs, local schools and educational institutions, and regional media. Our engagement strategy views collaboration with these local stakeholders as a vital element. In particular, we strive to understand the potential for any unfair impacts on those who may be in socially vulnerable positions. This includes considering needs based on economic criteria (those in severe economic conditions), social criteria (the elderly), and geographical criteria (those living in specific areas who may be disadvantaged).
We believe that the proper distribution of earnings and results generated through value co-creation and productivity improvements to our multi-stakeholders is essential for sustainable economic development. From this perspective, we place great importance on returning value to our employees and showing consideration for our business partners, and we will advance the following initiatives.
1.Giving Back to Employees
We have identified "Positive Work Environment / Employee Engagement" as one of our core Values to be cherished, and each and every employee works together with their colleagues to create a cheerful and vibrant workplace.
By actively investing in the growth of all employees and the creation of environments where they can live with peace of mind, as well as by prioritizing the allocation of management resources to growth areas and promoting human resource development and skill enhancement, we strive for the sustainable growth and improved productivity of the Group, focusing on maximizing added value. Furthermore, based on the revenue and results generated, and in accordance with our “Principles of Wage Determination,” we will implement wage increases through appropriate methods that reflect the company's current situation. In addition, as part of our comprehensive improvement of working conditions, we will actively engage in initiatives centered on education and training to contribute to higher employee engagement and further productivity gains, aiming for continuous returns to our employees.
(Individual Items)
Specifically, regarding wage increases, we take a sincere approach through labor-management consultations while considering our profitability as a company and social conditions. We have been responding flexibly and promptly by introducing a childcare support allowance system and providing temporary inflation allowances. We are also actively working to improve employee engagement by expanding non-wage benefits and offering a variety of work styles to suit various life events.
Regarding education and training, our human resource development policy is based on the belief that the growth of our people is our greatest growth strategy. To maximize employees' knowledge, individual skills, and educational opportunities, we have established an environment where employees can learn what they want to learn, when they want to learn it, without burden. This is achieved through various training formats and purposes, including group training, web-based training, on-demand training, e-learning, and on-site operational training. We practice employee development training designed to instill our Corporate Philosophy, Purpose, Mission, and Values, enabling each individual to embody these principles.
Through continuous investment in human resources—such as conducting "Employee Surveys on Workplace and Work" to improve the working environment and human resource development, and introducing "Meeting For You" (one-on-one meetings for subordinates) to further strengthen communication between supervisors and subordinates—we aim to provide sustainable returns to our employees.
2. Consideration for Business Partners
We will continue our efforts to comply with the Declaration of Partnership Building.
In the event that our declaration is removed from the "Declaration of Partnership Building" portal site, we will voluntarily withdraw the publication of this Multi-Stakeholder Policy.
Furthermore, regarding business relationships with tax-exempt businesses under the consumption tax system, we will strive to build appropriate relationships by referring to the guidelines published by the government concerning the response of tax-exempt businesses and their business partners to the invoice system.
3. Initiatives for Other Stakeholders
当We believe that mutual understanding with all our stakeholders is essential, and we strive for proactive dialogue through various communication opportunities. We take the opinions and requests we receive to heart and aim to create value through management guided by ESG perspectives.
We will steadily proceed with these initiatives while monitoring their progress.
December 7, 2025
March 27, 2026
（Updated due to change in representative）
Corporate Name: SKYLARK HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
Position and Name of Representative: Takuo Sato, Representative Director, President and COO
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