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NOK Corporation Releases Integrated Report 2025

On November 20, 2023, NOK Corporation, headquartered in Shiba Daimon, Minato, Tokyo, released its Japanese version of the "NOK Integrated Report 2025." This report outlines the strategies aimed at long-term value creation for the NOK Group and its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. It is available for viewing on the sustainability page of the corporate website.



The theme of the report, "Essential Core Manufacturing – Responsible for Society's Vital Areas," emphasizes NOK's commitment to ensuring safety and comfort, which are essential for everyday life. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the company's business strategies, progress on its mid-term management plans, and detailed information about its value creation processes and ESG commitments, aiming to communicate the current standing and future direction of the company to its stakeholders.

To achieve sustainable global growth, NOK is pursuing a transformation based on a human-centric approach. The report discusses initiatives aimed at fostering a corporate culture that normalizes challenges and changes, leadership development, human resource system revisions, talent development and career support, as well as promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). Insights from the Group CEO’s message are included, showcasing how these efforts are being implemented across various sections of the report.

The fiscal year 2025 marks the final year of NOK's mid-term management plan (2023-2025). The report offers a summary of key progress and results from initiatives aimed at establishing a foundation for transformation undertaken over the past two years.

For more details on sustainability and ESG efforts, readers can refer to the "ESG Data Book 2025," released in July 2025. NOK is committed to maintaining a proactive dialogue with stakeholders, including shareholders, investors, clients, partners, employees, and the local community, focusing on enhanced information disclosure and quality.

Overview of the "NOK Integrated Report 2025"

• - Access URL: NOK Integrated Report 2025
• - Upcoming English Version: Scheduled to be released in December.
• - Key Contents:

- Strategies of the NOK Group
- Group CEO Masao Tsuruzawa’s initiatives on human-centered transformation and corporate culture development for long-term growth.
- Financial strategies aimed at improving capital efficiency and enhancing profitability, introduced by Group CFO Mutsumi Takeda, who joined in June 2025.
- Human resources and talent strategies, spearheaded by Group CHRO Shigeki Egami and Group CCAO Hiroko Furukawa, to accelerate management of human capital globally.
- Achievements and progress towards the basic policy of the mid-term management plan, "Establishing a Foundation for Transformation."
- Key themes and major initiatives regarding ESG important for NOK Group management.

Value Creation by the NOK Group

The report also highlights the social and economic values created through NOK’s business activities, outlining an overview and strategy for each business segment. Additionally, it includes messages from the CEOs of the sealing and electronic components business segments.

Data Summary

The report features company information and key data, external assessments of ESG practices, as well as major initiatives undertaken by NOK.

For inquiries regarding the report, please contact:
- NOK Corporation
CEO Office, Corporate Affairs, Corporate Communications Department
Phone: 03‐5405‐6372
Email: mb_nok_corporate_affairs＠jp.nokgrp.com

About NOK Corporation

NOK Group stands for "Essential Core Manufacturing – Contributing to Society’s Vital Areas" and supports the cornerstone of a rich society through safety and comfort. Employing approximately 38,000 people in 15 countries and regions, NOK develops products based on years of foundational research, ensuring high-quality mass production with stability. The company continues to provide technology and products across various industries, including automotive mobility, electronic devices such as PCs and smartphones, office automation equipment, medical and healthcare devices, industrial robots, and even satellites.