Certified as a 'Health and Productivity Management Organization 2026 (Large Enterprise Category)' for the Second Consecutive Year

Headwaters Inc. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Yosuke Shinoda; hereinafter 'Headwaters'), which engages in AI solution business, has been certified as a 'Health and Productivity Management Organization 2026 (Large Enterprise Category)' selected by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Japan Health Council. This marks the second consecutive year of certification for the company.

### 2025: New Initiatives for Strengthening the Foundation of Health and Productivity Management In 2025, Headwaters established the foundation for health and productivity management by implementing the following initiatives: - **Expansion of Mental Health Consultation System** - **Establishment and Implementation of Designated Paid Leave Encouragement Days** - **Systematization of Stress Checks** - **Introduction of AMH Testing** - **Distribution of Exercise Videos by Volunteer Employees** - **Implementation of Seminars on Eating Habits** - **Implementation of Mental Care Seminars**

Through these efforts, we enhanced the system for supporting employee health promotion and raised health awareness, thereby strengthening the foundation for promoting health and productivity management.

### 2026: Higher Quality Initiatives through Promotion of Existing Measures and Addition of New KPIs In 2026, while deepening existing measures, we introduced new KPIs to achieve further improvements: - **Stress Check Participation Rate: 100%** - **Health Check-up Participation Rate: 100%** - **Turnover Rate: 10% or less** - **Paid Leave Acquisition Rate: 60% or more**

By setting these KPIs, we will regularly monitor the progress and results of each initiative, leading to more effective improvements.

In addition to promoting existing measures, we will also start new initiatives to address new health challenges: - **Workplace Environment Improvement Measures for Hybrid Work Environments** - **Distribution of Videos for Improving Eating Habits** - **Implementation of Mental Seminars for Managers** - **Implementation of Sleep Seminars for All Employees**

Through these initiatives, we aim to create an environment where employees can work vibrantly and unleash their full potential, thereby contributing to the sustainable growth of the organization.

### Future Outlook Headwaters positions creating an environment where employees can perform at their best as a critical management theme. We will continue to expand health promotion measures and create a comfortable workplace, striving for sustainable organizational growth together with our employees.

### Reference Information - About Headwaters' Health and Productivity Management https://www.headwaters.co.jp/company/kenkoukeiei.html - About the Certified Health and Productivity Management Organization Recognition Program https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/mono_info_service/healthcare/kenkoukeiei_yuryouhouzin.htm

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### Company Information Company Name: Headwaters Inc. Location: Shinjuku Island Tower 4F, 6-5-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-1304 Representative: Yosuke Shinoda, Representative Director Established: November 2005 URL: https://www.headwaters.co.jp/