Change in depreciation method for buildings and structures to the straight-line method

「The Company previously used the declining-balance method to depreciate buildings and structures, but changed to the straight-line method from the current consolidated interim accounting period. This change was prompted by the Company's expansion into the Tohoku region and consideration of a new plant. A review of the use of its property, plant and equipment found that buildings and structures are used over the long term and on a stable basis, with the benefits arising from their use realized steadily. The change was therefore based on the judgment that depreciation using the straight-line method would more appropriately reflect the Company's economic reality.」