Product Risks from Defective Products and Food Poisoning

「During the interim consolidated accounting period under review, there were no significant changes in the matters described in this interim 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.」

「In conducting these businesses, the sale of defective merchandise or an outbreak of food poisoning could adversely affect the Group's results and financial condition through product liability claims for damages, suspension of operations under government regulations, and declining sales resulting from damage to its social credibility.」

「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.」

「In conducting these businesses, if defective products are sold or food poisoning occurs, the Group's operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected by damages claims under product liability, business suspension imposed by public authorities, and lower sales resulting from loss of public trust.」

「In conducting these businesses, the sale of defective merchandise or an outbreak of food poisoning could adversely affect the Group's results and financial condition through product liability claims for damages, suspension of operations under government regulations, and declining sales resulting from damage to its social credibility.」

「During the three-month period ended [the current first quarter], there were no newly arising business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business and other risks described in the Annual Securities Report for the prior fiscal year.」

「During the nine-month period ended [the current third quarter], there were no newly arising business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business and other risks described in the Annual Securities Report for the prior fiscal year.」

「During the six-month period ended [the current second quarter], there were no newly arising business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business and other risks described in the Annual Securities Report for the prior fiscal year.」

「During the three-month period ended [the current first quarter], there were no newly arising business or other risks, nor any material changes to the business and other risks described in the Annual Securities Report for the prior fiscal year.」

「In conducting these businesses, the sale of defective merchandise or an outbreak of food poisoning could adversely affect the Group's results and financial condition through product liability claims for damages, suspension of operations under government regulations, and declining sales resulting from damage to its social credibility.」