Lump-Sum Amortization of Actuarial Differences Related to Closed Defined Benefit Corporate Pension Plans

「In connection with the transition of the portion for active employees to a corporate defined contribution pension plan, the company changed its method of accounting for actuarial differences arising from the closed defined benefit corporate pension plan for retirees to amortization in a single period in the consolidated fiscal year in which they arise. As a result of this change, retirement benefit expenses were reduced, increasing operating profit, ordinary profit and interim net income before income taxes and other adjustments for the interim consolidated fiscal period by ¥452 million.」