Three functionally separate companies bring together functions shared between companies throughout the Group to improve the Group’s management efficiency. Kirin Business Expert Co., Ltd. handles general administration, accounting, procurement and other operations shared between Group companies to provide efficient Group management and high-quality services. In addition, Kirin Real Estate Co., Ltd. handles the Group’s real estate management functions, and Kirin Business Systems Co., Ltd. oversees the Group’s general IT functions. These functionally separate companies aim to improve customer service through better Group management efficiency.