Notification regarding the Upgrading of the Shareholder Special Benefit Plan
November 6, 2015
IWATA, November 6, 2015—Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) has determined the following upgrading of the Shareholder Special Benefit Plan.
1. Reason
Yamaha Motor operates its shareholder special benefit plan with the following aims: to thank our shareholders for their ongoing support, to increase the attractiveness of investment in Yamaha Motor shares, and to increase the number of shareholders who will own shares for the medium to long term.
The company has determined to upgrade the Shareholder Special Benefit Plan, aiming to make it more attractive for use by more shareholders by further enhancing its content.
2. Content
1) The plan previously allowed shareholders noted or recorded in the Shareholder Registry as owning one round lot (100 shares) or more as at December 31 each year to select special benefits.
In future, the plan will instead provide special benefits for selection depending on the number of points accrued. Points shall be awarded based on the number of shares held and the length of time held.
2) In addition, the following year’s Yamaha Motor calendar will be presented to shareholders (who would like them) noted or recorded in the Shareholder Registry as owning ten round lots (1,000 shares) or more as at June 30 each year.
Previous plan system
1) Eligible Shareholders
Shareholders noted or recorded in the Shareholder Registry as owning one round lot (100 shares) or more as at December 31 each year
2) Details of the Special Benefits
Selecting one of the following: Special local products, soccer/rugby match tickets, social contribution donation
New plan system
(1) Record date: December 31
1) Eligible Shareholders
Shareholders noted or recorded in the Shareholder Registry as owning one round lot (100 shares) or more as at December 31 each year
2) Details of the Special Benefits
Special benefits for selection are available where points will accrue depending on the number of shares held and the length they are held for.
Details regarding the Special Benefit Plan will be advised after the conclusion of the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled for March every year.
| Share No./ Validity | Up to 3 years | Over 3 years |
|---|---|---|
| Over 100, less than 500 | 1,000 points | 2,000 points |
| Over 500, less than 1,000 | 2,000 points | 3,000 points |
| Over 1,000 | 3,000 points | 4,000 points |
[Example of a Special Benefit]
・Local specialty from the company or one of its group-company locations
(Shizuoka, Hokkaido, Miyagi, or Kumamoto)
・Company original
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- Double pass to a Jubilo Iwata J. League match
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- Double pass to a Yamaha Jubilo Rugby Top League match
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- Discount voucher for use at an affiliate facility of the company
・A donation to the Social Contribution Fund
3) Timing of Implementation
Details of the special benefit plan will be advised after the conclusion of the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for March 2016. This is due to a change from the Shareholder special benefit plan that was to be held on December 31, 2015.
(2) Record date: June, 30
1) Eligible Shareholders
Shareholders that are recorded in the Shareholder Registry as at June 30 every year, or shareholders that have more than 10 lots of shares (1000 shares)
(Only those who opt for selection)
2) Details of the Special Benefits
The following year’s Yamaha Motor calendar (Racing or Marine options can be selected.)
3. Period of validity
The period of validity is said to be from the date on which it is described or recorded in the Company's register of shareholders as a shareholder, from here the Company continues with the same shareholder number.
For example, if the current date is December 31, 2012 that the shareholder is recorded in the Shareholders Registry or if a shareholder continues to hold the shares, the typical validity for a shareholder is 3 years up until December 31, 2015.
