Impact of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. (our Yatsushiro Mill) and partner companies
Our Yatsushiro Mill in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture; products manufactured at the mill
2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
Company response
Operations at the Yatsushiro Mill
A Crisis Management Headquarters headed by the President has been established.
The impact of this matter on business performance is currently under review. We will make a timely disclosure if any matter requiring disclosure arises.
We will meet product supply needs using our inventories and, as necessary, establish backup arrangements with other mills to maintain stable supplies. We will assess the extent of the damage, ensure the safety of and provide support to affected employees and their families, and proceed with measures in coordination with the relevant authorities and organizations.
We will make a timely disclosure if any matter requiring disclosure arises.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event name | Impact of the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake |
| Subject Entity | Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. (our Yatsushiro Mill) and partner companies |
| Target Locations / Products | Our Yatsushiro Mill in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture; products manufactured at the mill |
| Cause | 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake |
| Impact on Earnings Forecast | The impact of this matter on business performance is currently under review. We will make a timely disclosure if any matter requiring disclosure arises. |
| Suspended operations | Operations at the Yatsushiro Mill |
| Investigation structure | A Crisis Management Headquarters headed by the President has been established. |
| Outlook | We will meet product supply needs using our inventories and, as necessary, establish backup arrangements with other mills to maintain stable supplies. We will assess the extent of the damage, ensure the safety of and provide support to affected employees and their families, and proceed with measures in coordination with the relevant authorities and organizations. |
| Planned follow-up disclosure | We will make a timely disclosure if any matter requiring disclosure arises. |
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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The Yatsushiro Mill was damaged by the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake.