Program defects in the new core administrative system and strengthening of the implementation and management structure

「The Company began operating the new core administrative system during the third quarter consolidated accounting period. However, material discrepancies in some figures caused by program defects required additional quarterly review procedures, resulting in the postponement of submission of the quarterly report for the third quarter. The program defects described above have now been resolved, but the implementation and management structures will be enhanced to prevent a recurrence of a similar situation.」