Ricoh Company Ltd's social contribution activities should, in principle, be conducted jointly by the company, employees, and shareholders altogether. Based on this idea, the reserve system was established in cooperation with shareholders.
The system aims at carrying out stable and continuous social contribution activities not depending on the managerial environment and business performances. An amount equivalent to 1% of the operating profit net of dividends of the current fiscal year (200 million yen at maximum) is set aside for this purpose. The system was approved at the general shareholders meeting in 1998, and is managed under the net profit distribution system, which was also approved. This truly unique system responds to shareholders' needs, and carries out the relevant programs, in which our corporate expertise and wisdom are put to the best use. Thus, the shareholders are encouraged to recognize the importance of social contribution activities.
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