TDK announces its recognition as an SX Brand 2025 by METI

• TDK is selected as an SX Brand 2025 by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)
• This showcases TDK’s strong grasp of overall market trends (GX and DX) and how the company incorporates them into its strategies from a medium- to long-term perspective

May 14, 2025

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) has been selected as an SX Brand 2025 by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). The SX Brand is a group of progressive companies that enhance their ability to generate growth capital in a sustainable manner through SX (Sustainability Transformation) to with the aim of improving corporate value. This year, 13 companies were selected for the “SX Brand 2025.”

Evaluation in Selection

General evaluation:	Under the corporate motto "Contribute to culture and industry through creativity," the report clearly shows how the company will transform its business portfolio and promote value creation to leverage its core competencies for the society of the future Understand overall market trends (GX and DX) and incorporate them into the company's strategy from a mid- to long-term perspective
Values & long-term strategy:	The major trends in the overall market and the company's market opportunities within these trends are presented from a long-term perspective and as a strategy for the immediate future. The content is concrete and convincing, and linked to the company's philosophy
Implementation strategy:	The business model is defined in accordance with the Long-term Vision and is closely linked to the identified key issues (materialities)
KPI & governance:	The concept of governance is presented as "board culture," and a system is in place to strengthen the monitoring function
Substantial-conversation & engagements:	The President & CEO is responsive to dialogue in conversations with investors. Actions are indicated based on feedback received

TDK continues to place importance on active information disclosure and mutual communication with stakeholders to enhance its corporate value.

More details about the awards can be found at the website below:
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry “SX brand 2025” press release
https://www.meti.go.jp/english/press/2025/0514_001.html

Glossary

• SX : Sustainability transformation, an initiative in which a company strives to improve long-term and sustainable corporate value by synchronizing the sustainability of society with that of itself while carrying out the necessary management and business reforms to achieve such synchronization

About TDK Corporation

TDK Corporation is a world leader in electronic solutions for the smart society based in Tokyo, Japan. Built on a foundation of material sciences mastery, TDK welcomes societal transformation by resolutely remaining at the forefront of technological evolution. It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK’s comprehensive, innovation-driven portfolio features passive components such as ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, as well as magnetics, high-frequency, and piezo and protection devices. The product spectrum also includes sensors and sensor systems such as temperature and pressure, magnetic, and MEMS sensors. In addition, TDK provides power supplies and energy devices, magnetic heads, software and more. These products are marketed under the product brands TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics, and TDK-Lambda. TDK focuses on demanding markets in automotive, industrial and consumer electronics, and information and communication technology. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2025, TDK posted total sales of USD 14.4 billion and employed about 105,000 people worldwide.

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