Risk of Difficulty Securing Talent Due to the Declining Birthrate, Aging Population and Shrinking Workforce

「In Japan, where the declining birthrate and aging population are progressing, a decrease in the working-age population could affect the Group's operating results and financial position if it becomes unable to develop and secure human resources as planned. To address this situation, under its management philosophy of “Developing human resources with a spirit of respect for humanity and creating a company that will shape tomorrow,” the Group is working to develop and secure human resources while accelerating operational efficiency through the use of digital technologies (DX) and production automation, thereby working to mitigate these risks.」