Natural Disaster and Accident Risks and Damage from the Kumamoto Earthquake

「Within the Group, 4 company-operated stores in Kumamoto Prefecture were damaged: EDION Kumamoto Honten, EDION Sunlive City Kumanan, EDION Aeon Mall Kumamoto, and EDION Aeon Yatsushiro.」

「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.」

「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.」

「We extend our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake and pray for the earliest possible recovery of the affected areas.」

「No new business or other risks arose during the first half of the current consolidated fiscal year. In addition, no material changes have occurred in the business and other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「No new business or other risks arose during the three months ended 30 June. There were also no material changes to the business and other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「In addition, as a company handling essential disaster-prevention supplies such as dry-cell batteries and flashlights, we will strive to continue operating as far as possible and to support local residents.」

「No new business or other risks arose during the nine months ended 31 December. 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 three months ended 30 June. 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 nine months ended 31 December. 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 six months ended 30 September. 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 three months ended March 31. There were also no material changes to the business and other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「In addition, if suppliers are affected by a disaster or other event, it may become difficult to maintain normal product supplies, which may affect the Group's operating results and financial condition. In particular, the Group operates stores primarily in western Japan, and relatively extensive damage may be expected if a typhoon or earthquake occurs in the regions where it operates stores.」

「The Group has introduced a safety confirmation system that enables the status of each employee and store to be reported quickly by email or app, promptly confirms the extent of damage, and issues evacuation instructions as necessary, thereby working to ensure employee safety and business continuity under its business continuity plan.」

「No new business or other risks arose during the six months ended 30 September. 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 three months ended 30 June. There were also no material changes to the business and other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「There were also temporary factors reducing revenue arising from natural disasters such as the Northern Osaka Earthquake, the July 2018 Heavy Rains and the Hokkaido Eastern Iburi Earthquake.」

「There were no new business or other risks during the nine-month period ended the third quarter of the current fiscal year. In addition, there were no material changes to the business and other risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「In addition, although the Group's store equipment and other facilities sustained some damage from disasters such as the July 2018 Heavy Rains, the impact was limited.」

「We extend our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the Northern Osaka Earthquake and the July 2018 Heavy Rains, and pray for the earliest possible recovery of the affected areas. The Group intends to provide all possible support going forward. Losses from disasters 140」

「The Group thoroughly implements disaster prevention measures, including strict compliance with laws and regulations such as the Fire Service Act and strengthening the earthquake resistance of its stores, in order to ensure customer safety in the event of natural disasters, accidents or other incidents. However, if stores or other facilities are damaged by a major natural disaster such as an earthquake or typhoon, or if a fire occurs at a store, the Group may incur such consequences as suspension of operations at affected stores, liability for damages to those affected, loss of human resources, and damage to property, plant and equipment or inventories, which may affect the Group's operating results and financial condition.」

「No new business or other risks arose during the nine months ended 31 December. 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.」

「No new business or other risks arose during the three months ended 30 June. There were also no material changes to the business and other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「However, if stores or other facilities are damaged by a major natural disaster such as an earthquake or typhoon, or if a fire occurs at a store, the Group may incur such consequences as suspension of operations at affected stores, liability for damages to those affected, loss of human resources, and damage to property, plant and equipment or inventories, which may affect the Group's operating results and financial condition.」

「No new business or other risks arose during the nine months ended 31 December. 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 six months ended 30 September. There were also no material changes to the business and other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「We extend our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake and pray for the earliest possible recovery of the affected areas. Within the Group, 7 store buildings were damaged, and 3 stores, namely EDION Kumamoto Main Store and EDION Sunlive City Kumanan Store in Kumamoto Prefecture and EDION Isahaya Store in Nagasaki Prefecture, were forced to suspend operations temporarily. With the warm support of everyone, all 3 stores have resumed normal operations except for certain areas of Kumamoto Main Store.」

「Damage occurred at 3 of our stores, namely EDION Kumamoto Main Store (Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture), EDION Sunlive City Kumanan Store (Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture) and EDION Isahaya Store (Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture), as a result of damage to or destruction of building equipment and falling merchandise caused by the 2016 Kumamoto Earthquake, which occurred from 14 April 2016 onward.」