Risk of equipment becoming unnecessary due to the consolidation and closure of customer locations

「If all or part of the facilities becomes unnecessary due to the consolidation or closure of customer production sites, the Group's operating results and financial condition may be affected by losses on the disposal of facilities and other expenses.」

「During the interim consolidated accounting period, there were no new major risks or significant changes to the business risks described in the annual securities report that management recognized as potentially having a material effect on the financial position, operating results, or cash flows of the consolidated companies, among the matters concerning business conditions and financial matters described in this Semiannual Report.」

「To provide services to customers promptly, ensure stable supply and secure a strong earnings base, the Group builds locations on or adjacent to the premises of customers to which it supplies products and conducts its business from them. However, if all or part of the facilities becomes unnecessary due to the consolidation or closure of customer production sites, the Group's operating results and financial condition may be affected by losses on the disposal of facilities and other expenses.」

「During the cumulative third quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that management recognizes could materially affect the financial position, operating results and cash flows of the consolidated companies, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「During the cumulative second quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that management recognizes could materially affect the financial position, operating results and cash flows of the consolidated companies, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「During the three-month period ended 30 June, there were no new risks that management recognizes as having the potential to materially affect the financial position, operating results or cash flows of the consolidated companies, and no material changes to the business risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「To provide services to customers promptly, ensure stable supply and secure a strong earnings base, the Group builds locations on or adjacent to the premises of customers to which it supplies products and conducts its business from them. However, if all or part of the facilities becomes unnecessary due to the consolidation or closure of customer production sites, the Group's operating results and financial condition may be affected by losses on the disposal of facilities and other expenses.」

「During the cumulative third quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that management recognizes could materially affect the financial position, operating results and cash flows of the consolidated companies, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「During the three-month period ended 30 June, there were no new risks that management recognizes as having the potential to materially affect the financial position, operating results or cash flows of the consolidated companies, and no material changes to the business risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「To provide services to customers promptly, ensure stable supply and secure a strong earnings base, the Group builds locations on or adjacent to the premises of customers to which it supplies products and conducts its business from them. However, if all or part of the facilities becomes unnecessary due to the consolidation or closure of customer production sites, the Group's operating results and financial condition may be affected by losses on the disposal of facilities and other expenses.」

「During the cumulative third quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that management recognizes could materially affect the financial position, operating results and cash flows of the consolidated companies, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「During the cumulative second quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that management recognizes could materially affect the financial position, operating results and cash flows of the consolidated companies, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「During the cumulative third quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that management recognizes could materially affect the financial position, operating results and cash flows of the consolidated companies, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「During the cumulative second quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that management recognizes could materially affect the financial position, operating results and cash flows of the consolidated companies, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「During the three-month period ended 30 June, there were no new risks that management recognizes as having the potential to materially affect the financial position, operating results or cash flows of the consolidated companies, and no material changes to the business risks described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「To provide services to customers promptly, ensure stable supply and secure a strong earnings base, the Group builds locations on or adjacent to the premises of customers to which it supplies products and conducts its business from them. However, if all or part of the facilities becomes unnecessary due to the consolidation or closure of customer production sites, the Group's operating results and financial condition may be affected by losses on the disposal of facilities and other expenses.」

「During the cumulative third quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that could materially affect investors’ decisions, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「During the cumulative second quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that could materially affect investors’ decisions, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「During the first quarter of the current consolidated cumulative period, there were no occurrences of matters that could materially affect investors’ investment decisions among the matters relating to the business and financial position described in this quarterly report, nor were there any material changes to the “Business and Other Risks” described in the annual securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「The Group has locations in Japan and overseas for the sales management of specialty gases and the design and installation of supply piping. To provide services to customers promptly, ensure stable supply and secure a strong earnings base, it builds locations on or adjacent to customer premises and conducts its business from them. However, if all or part of the facilities becomes unnecessary due to the consolidation or closure of customer production sites, the Group's operating results and financial condition may be affected by losses on the disposal of facilities and other expenses.」

「During the cumulative third quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that could materially affect investors’ decisions, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「During the cumulative second quarter under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this quarterly report regarding the business and accounting conditions that could materially affect investors’ decisions, or in the “Business and Other Risks” described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「The Group has locations in Japan and overseas for the sales management of specialty gases and the design and installation of supply piping. To provide services to customers promptly, ensure stable supply and secure a strong earnings base, it builds locations on or adjacent to customer premises and conducts its business from them. However, if all or part of the facilities becomes unnecessary due to the consolidation or closure of customer production sites, the Group's operating results and financial condition may be affected by losses on the disposal of facilities and other expenses.」