Investor FAQs

About KDDI

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When was KDDI established?

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DDI Corporation, which is the predecessor to KDDI CORPORATION, was originally established in June, 1984, as DDI Planning, Inc.
DDI Corporation merged with KDD Corporation and IDO Corporation on October 1, 2000 and changed its name to KDDI Corporation on April 1, 2001.

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When was KDDI listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange?

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The company was listed on the Second Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in September 1993.

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What is KDDI business?

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KDDI is a comprehensive telecommunications operator that offers both mobile and fixed-line communication services. We are engaged in a wide range of business activities. For more details on each business segment, please refer to "About KDDI Business segments".

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What is KDDI's approach to corporate governance?

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KDDI considers the enhancement of corporate governance to be a key issue in increasing enterprise value for our shareholders. We are committed to improving management efficiency and transparency. For more details, please refer to "Corporate Governance".

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What is KDDI's approach to CSR?

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What is KDDI's approach to ESG?

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Earnings and Financial Information

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When is the financial results announcement?

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Financial results are announced four times a year: from late April to mid-May, late July to early August, late October to early November, and late January to early February. Please refer to the "IR Calendar" for details. The schedule is usually posted about one month prior to the announcement date.

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Where can I find the latest financial results?

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Please refer to "Presentations".

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Where can I find KDDI's past performance?

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A summary of past performance can be found in the "Financial Highlights" page, and related past materials are available in the "IR Documents".

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What accounting standards are used in KDDI?

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KDDI adopted the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) since the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2016.

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When is KDDI's fiscal year-end?

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The fiscal year ends in March every year.

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