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Notice Regarding the Impact of the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

Due to the Kumamoto earthquake, 19 of the 38 stores in Kumamoto Prefecture are closed, and 2 stores are operating on reduced hours. At the directly operated factories, no damage to employees or buildings has been confirmed as of the present time, and the impact on business performance is under review.

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Impact of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake

Subject Entity

Our group (WORLD CO.,LTD.)

Target Locations / Products

All 38 stores in Kumamoto Prefecture, the WORLD group’s directly operated La Mode factory (Yamaga, Kumamoto Prefecture), and 2 factories in Kyushu

Occurrence28 July 2026
This disclosure07/30/2026
Cause

An earthquake that occurred in the Kumamoto region on 28 July 2026

Accounting period in which recognized

Current period

Company response

Suspended operations

Closure of 19 stores in Kumamoto Prefecture and reduced-hours operation at 2 stores

Outlook

After discussions with the respective developers, we will determine how to proceed with the stores. We will prioritize confirming the extent of the damage and ensuring safety, and will provide necessary support and undertake recovery efforts.

Planned follow-up disclosure

If any fact requiring disclosure arises, it will be announced promptly.

Event that occurred
ItemDetails
Event nameImpact of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
Date of occurrence28 July 2026
Subject EntityOur group (WORLD CO.,LTD.)
Target Locations / ProductsAll 38 stores in Kumamoto Prefecture, the WORLD group’s directly operated La Mode factory (Yamaga, Kumamoto Prefecture), and 2 factories in Kyushu
CauseAn earthquake that occurred in the Kumamoto region on 28 July 2026
Accounting period in which recognizedCurrent period
Suspended operationsClosure of 19 stores in Kumamoto Prefecture and reduced-hours operation at 2 stores
OutlookAfter discussions with the respective developers, we will determine how to proceed with the stores. We will prioritize confirming the extent of the damage and ensuring safety, and will provide necessary support and undertake recovery efforts.
Planned follow-up disclosureIf any fact requiring disclosure arises, it will be announced promptly.
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Date recognized / date notice receivedAmount of Impact on Business PerformanceImpact on Earnings ForecastType of litigation or proceedingCourt or authorityPlaintiffDefendantDate of filing / date of actionClaim amount / surcharge amountAmount of receivables at risk of non-collection or delayed collectionScheduled resumption dateInvestigation structureMeasures to prevent recurrenceDirectors' and officers' liabilityVoting rights ownership percentage before the changeVoting rights ownership percentage after the change

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An earthquake that occurred in the Kumamoto region on 28 July 2026.

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