Notice of the Board of Directors' Resolution on Application for New Market Segment "Prime Market"

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	October 28, 2021
Company name:	Japan Post Holdings Co., Ltd.
Representative:	MASUDA Hiroya
	Director and Representative Executive Officer,
	President & CEO
	(Code number: 6178, First Section of the
	Tokyo Stock Exchange)
Contact:	IR Office (Phone: [phone])

Notice of the Board of Directors' Resolution on Application for

New Market Segment "Prime Market"

On July 9, 2021, the Company received the Results of the Initial Assessment of its Compliance with the Listing Standards of the New Market Segments from the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and has confirmed that the Company is in compliance with the listing standards for the "Prime Market."

Based on these results, at the Board of Directors' Meeting held today, the Company has resolved to select the "Prime Market" as the market to which it will belong after the introduction date and to submit an application to the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Hereafter, the Company will proceed with the prescribed procedures for the application in accordance with the schedule set forth by the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Note:

This document is a press release for public announcement and has not been prepared for the purpose of soliciting investments or other conduct of similar nature whether in Japan or overseas. With respect to investments in Japan, investors are advised to do so based on their sole judgement after reviewing the Prospectus on the Offering of Shares and amendments thereto, if any, prepared by the Company. This press release does not constitute an offer or sale of securities in the United States. The Company's common stock has not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the "Act") and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Act. The Company's common stock will not be publicly offered or sold in the United States.