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GMO-PG, the only company in the payment processing industry to obtain "five-star certification", has achieved the second consecutive acquisitionGMO-PG is the only payment processing industry company to obtain HDI five-star certification, achieving two consecutive certifications
~Certification system to evaluate insurance, securities, and customer support management systems acquired by major manufacturers~

November 9, 2021

GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.

GMO GMO Payment Gateway, Inc., Ltd. (TSE: Securities Code 3769, President & Chief Executive Officer: Issei Ainoura, GMO-PG), which develops comprehensive payment-related services and finance-related services in the GMO Internet Group, is the largest in the world. Certification conducted every two years in the "HDI Five-Star Certification Program" sponsored by HDI-Japan (operated by ThinkService K.K., Ltd.), which was established with the same concept as HDI, which is a membership organization of the IT support service industry. After undergoing a renewal audit, we have obtained "five-star certification" twice in a row following 2019. GMO-PG is the only company in the payment processing industry that has obtained "five-star certification".
The "HDI Five-Star Certification Program" is a certification system that comprehensively evaluates the operation of support centers and employee management. Only companies that have obtained three stars in the "HDI Rating Benchmark", which provides outstanding services from the customer's perspective, and have also obtained "five-star certification" are called "five-star certification acquisition centers".
In this acquisition, we received high marks for "leadership actively involved in service expansion," "enriched various processes and procedures," and "employee management."

Obtained the only HDI "five-star certification" in the payment processing industry twice in a row!

【Overview】

GMO-PG has integrated into more than 100,000 merchants (as of the end of June 2021), including e-commerce operators, National Tax Agency, and public entity in Tokyo and other areas payment Related services are provided. In terms of customer support, we not only respond to inquiries, but also strive to understand the potential needs of merchants and guide them on optimal operation methods, services, and options in order to become a partner that supports the growth of franchisees.
Under such circumstances, GMO-PG has received the highest rating of three stars in the "Quality Rating" of the "HDI Rating Benchmark" that evaluates support as an after-sales service sponsored by HDI-Japan for four consecutive years since 2018, and has undergone a certification renewal audit conducted every two years, and in 2019 it payment processing industry It is the first time to obtain "Five Star Certification".
GMO-PG has been continuously working to strengthen its support operation system, such as actively expanding its services to expand corporate business and respond to customer changes, and reviewing various response processes to provide high-quality support, as well as to improve the quality of direct support for merchants, and has acquired the Five-Star Certification for the second time in 2019.
We will continue to strive to meet the expectations of our merchants and provide high-quality support.

[About the "HDI Five-Star Certification Program"]
(URL: https://www.hdi-japan.com/hdi/BestPr/5stars.asp)

The HDI Five-Star Certification Program is a certification system that comprehensively evaluates the operation of support centers and employee management. HDI certified auditors provide HDI Support Center CertificationBased on the (SCC) Standard, five effective factors of "leadership," "policy and strategy," "employee management," "support resources," and "processes and procedures" are audited on-site from 55 perspectives, and certification can be obtained if certain criteria are met. This certification not only recognizes excellence in support services, but also as a leader in the support industry. To date, leading companies in Japan Japan, such as insurance companies, securities companies, and major manufacturers, have obtained the Five Star Certification.

For a list of companies that have acquired the "HDI Five-Star Certification Program," please see the HDI-Japan website.
URL: https://www.hdi-japan.com/hdi/BestPr/5starscenter.asp

【GMO Payment Gateway】

More than 100,000 merchants, including online businesses such as online shops, NHK, National Tax Agency, and public entity in Tokyo, etc., We provide payment-related services and finance-related services.
Focusing on payment services, we utilize value-added services and finance technologies that contribute to the growth of merchants payment method We provide services that meet financial needs, and our annual consolidated Transaction value exceeds 7.4 trillion yen. (As of the end of June 2021)
As a leading company in the payment industry financial institution, we provide various Provision of payment and finance-related solutions and platforms, infrastructure of payments and so on. We are also promoting global expansion such as the development of payment-related services overseas and strategic investment and financing of cutting-edge FinTech companies overseas.
We will continue to drive new innovations and aim to become a highly safe and convenient payment process infrastructure.

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[GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.] (URL: https://www.gmo-pg.com/)

Corporate Name GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. (TSE First Section Securities Code: 3769)
Location 1-2-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Shibuya Fukurasu
Representative President & Chief Executive Officer Issei Ainoura
Business Description ■ Comprehensive payment related services and finance related services
Capital 13,323 million yen (as of the end of June 2021)

[GMO Internet, Inc.] (URL: https://www.gmo.jp/)

Corporate Name GMO Internet, Inc. (TSE First Section Securities Code: 9449)
Location Cerulean Tower 26-1, Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative Chairman and CEO / Group Representative Masatoshi Kumagai
Business Description ■ Internet infrastructure business
■ Internet advertising / media business
■ Internet finance business
■ Cryptographic assets business
Capital 5 billion yen