Risk of Business Impact from Major Disasters, Accidents and Infectious Diseases

「No new business or other risks arose during the current interim consolidated accounting period. There were also no material changes to the business and other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「To prepare for contingencies, we will minimize the impact of disasters by continuing education and training in accordance with our BCP, maintaining the workplace environment, and conducting regular equipment inspections.」

「During the cumulative nine months of the current consolidated fiscal year, Japan's economy remained firm, although lacking strength. While inflation driven by the weaker yen continued, economic and social activity normalized following the reclassification of COVID-19. Resilience in the automotive-related industries, stronger inbound tourism demand and other tourism demand, and wage increases provided support.」

「As socioeconomic activity continued to normalize, the economy moved toward a moderate recovery.」

「During the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, Japan's economy moved toward normalization as measures against COVID-19 were gradually eased.」

「The number of new COVID-19 infections continued to decline gradually after all quasi-emergency measures were lifted in February last year. Although fourth and fifth vaccine doses began to be administered amid the seventh wave from mid-June, an eighth wave began from mid-October, concurrent with an influenza outbreak. No restrictions on activities were imposed in anticipation of an economic recovery, but, partly because of the high transmissibility of variants, the number of new infections exceeded 240,000 in early January. It is currently continuing to decline gradually toward approximately 30,000.」

「The number of new COVID-19 infections peaked in early February as the sixth wave, then declined gradually after all quasi-emergency measures were lifted. Although fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines began to be administered, the high transmissibility of variants led to a seventh wave from mid-June. No restrictions on activities were imposed in anticipation of an economic recovery, but the number of new infections temporarily exceeded 260,000 per day in August. The number of infections is currently continuing to decline gradually, ranging from 20,000 to 60,000.」

「The domestic economy was also affected by the situation. The number of new COVID-19 infections peaked in early February, then continued to decline gradually after all quasi-emergency measures were lifted. Fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccines began to be administered on 25 May, but, partly because of the high transmissibility of variants, the situation from mid-June came to resemble a seventh wave. Although no restrictions on activities were imposed, the number of infections temporarily exceeded 230,000.」

「We will avoid disasters and accidents by continuing to provide education and training in accordance with our BCP as part of regular drills based on potential contingencies.」

「The domestic economy was also affected by the situation. After the state of emergency was lifted at the end of September last year, momentum toward an economic recovery increased partly because of the rising vaccination rate. However, following the rapid spread of the Omicron variant, quasi-emergency measures to prevent the spread of disease were reimposed on 7 January 2022 in 3 prefectures, including Okinawa. The measures, with a latest end date of 20 February, are currently in effect in 34 prefectures, hospital bed occupancy rates are rising, and on 2 February the number of new infections in Japan exceeded 90,000 for the first time.」

「The domestic economy was also affected by the spread, decline and renewed spread of COVID-19. Although the situation temporarily stabilized, a fourth state of emergency was declared on 8 July, expanded beyond Tokyo and Okinawa prefectures on 30 July, and the response period was extended through 31 August.」

「The domestic economy was also affected by the spread, decline and renewed spread of COVID-19. Although the situation temporarily stabilized, a fourth state of emergency was declared on 8 July, expanded beyond Tokyo and Okinawa prefectures on 30 July, and the response period was extended through 31 August.」

「We will avoid disasters and accidents by continuing to provide education and training in accordance with our BCP as part of regular drills based on potential contingencies.」

「During the first 9 months of the consolidated fiscal year, Japan's economy, both overseas and domestically, was severely affected by the global spread of COVID-19 since the beginning of the previous year. The number of infections had exceeded 103 million and deaths had exceeded 2.23 million. Globally, restrictions on movement to prevent infections were promoted while efforts were made to revive the economy. Although conditions initially showed signs of stabilizing, the third wave has recently led to restaurant closures and restrictions on movement in Europe.」

「The domestic economy was also affected by the spread of COVID-19. The state of emergency declared by the government on 7 April was lifted nationwide on 25 May. Although there had initially been signs that the situation was coming under control, infections gradually spread from July, with the cumulative number of infections nationwide exceeding 100,000, increasing concerns about the combined impact with the coming winter influenza season.」

「The domestic economy was also affected by the spread of COVID-19. Following the government's declaration of a state of emergency on 7 April and its extension through the end of May, the declaration was lifted nationwide on 25 May. However, although there had initially been signs that the situation was coming under control, concerns about a second wave of infections have increased as the number of infections nationwide rose to around 200 per day in July.」

「The domestic economy was also affected by the spread of COVID-19. The government declared a state of emergency on 7 April, and, with no dramatic decline in the number of infections thereafter, extended the state of emergency on 4 May, changing its original end date of 6 May to 31 May.」

「No new business or other risks arose during the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year under review. There were also no material changes to the business and other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「No new business or other risks arose during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year. There were also no material changes to the business or other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「If a major earthquake or other disaster, accident or infectious disease causes disruption to our business, it may affect our operating results.」

「No new business or other risks arose during the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year under review. There were also no material changes to the business and other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「No new business or other risks arose during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year. There were also no material changes to the business or other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「During the current first-quarter consolidated cumulative period, no new business or other risks arose. There were also no material changes to the business and other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「If a major earthquake or other disaster, accident or infectious disease causes disruption to our business, it may affect our operating results.」

「During the current first-quarter consolidated cumulative period, no new business or other risks arose. There were also no material changes to the business and other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「If a major earthquake or other disaster, accident or infectious disease causes disruption to our business, it may affect our operating results.」

「No new business or other risks arose during the cumulative third quarter of the fiscal year under review. There were also no material changes to the business and other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「No new business or other risks arose during the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year. There were also no material changes to the business or other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「There have been no material changes to the business and other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「Although we have taken comprehensive measures to minimize the impact of disasters, accidents and other events, there is no guarantee that their impact can be completely prevented or mitigated. If a major earthquake or other disaster, accident or infectious disease causes disruption to our business, it may affect our operating results.」