Risk of deterioration in corporate image and performance due to personal information leakage

「To prevent information security incidents, we have established an information security promotion structure, provided awareness training for employees, strengthened monitoring functions for the internal network and restricted access to information.」

「If employees of the Group or external contractors fail to handle personal information appropriately, resulting in the external leakage or unauthorised use of personal information, the Group may be subject to business suspension orders, fines or other sanctions from the authorities, lawsuits brought by customers or related companies, and damage to its social credibility and brand image.」

「During the first three months of the consolidated fiscal year, there were no material changes concerning matters described in the quarterly securities report that could materially affect investors' decisions, or to the business and other risks described in the securities report for the previous fiscal year.」

「The Group holds a large amount of personal information obtained from customers. Following the amendment of the Act on the Protection of Personal Information accompanying the enforcement of the My Number Act, the Group has been managing and handling personal information more strictly. However, if a personal information leakage incident were to occur, it could affect the Group's operating results and other matters through deterioration of its corporate image and other consequences.」