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While business continuity measures such as redundant configurations, earthquake-resistant structures, and backup power supplies have been implemented for network lines and data centers, unforeseeable events such as cyberattacks, hardware malfunctions, large-scale natural disasters, and terrorism could cause system failures. In the event of a failure, the credibility of the Group would be damaged, affecting its business and performance.

Continuous investment in networks, server equipment, software, and systems is necessary for business expansion, and if it becomes difficult to secure the necessary investment funds, business opportunities may be missed. The company seeks to mitigate this risk by maintaining ample own funds, but if funds cannot be secured as planned, this would affect the business and performance.

Procurement from NTT DOCOMO accounts for approximately 60% of mobile communication procurement (FY2026 (ending March 2026) actual), resulting in a high degree of dependence on specific suppliers. If disruptions occur in the procurement of communication lines, equipment, or software, this would directly affect business operations. If line procurement costs rise, this could also affect operating results and financial condition.

Various services are built on external cloud services, making stable cloud operation an important element of business operations. If cloud servers go down due to system errors, cyberattacks, natural disasters, etc., this could result in damages payable to customers and additional cost burdens, as well as damage to brand credibility. Note that the communication service itself is configured not to depend on external cloud services.

The Group operates as a registered telecommunications carrier under the Telecommunications Business Act and is obligated to protect the secrecy of communications, among other duties. If business operations are deemed inappropriate, the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications may implement business improvement measures, and if this leads to revocation of registration, it would have a material impact on operating results and financial condition. Furthermore, tightening or significant changes to regulations could also affect the business and performance.

Data usage per user is rapidly increasing due to the surge in rich content and the entrenchment of remote work, and bandwidth shortages may occur across the internet industry as a whole. If technological innovation requiring massive capital investment progresses, delays in procurement or increased costs could constrain business operations and expansion. The company addresses this through more efficient line procurement, highly efficient network operations, and the utilization of technological capabilities.

Securing and developing specialized personnel in the telecommunications infrastructure field is fundamental to business operations, and in particular, the departure of engineers directly leads to a decline in service quality. The company is promoting measures such as recruitment, training, and enhanced benefits, but if these do not proceed as planned or if personnel leave, appropriate staffing may become difficult, affecting the business and performance. The company aims to prevent attrition through compensation designs that are competitive with those of other companies.

In FY2026 (ending March 2026), Sony Network Communications Inc. and Cub & Peace Co., Ltd. together accounted for 47.8% of net sales. High dependence on specific customers is expected to continue for the time being, and changes in these customers' business strategies or transaction policies would directly affect operating results and financial condition. The company aims to reduce this dependence by acquiring new customers.

Sony Group Corporation holds 40.2% of the company's total issued shares (including indirect holdings), and Sony Network Communications Inc., which accounts for 47.8% of net sales, is also a major business partner. Changes in the Sony Group's management policy, its exercise of voting rights, or its handling of held shares could affect the company's business operations and the supply-demand balance of its shares. A related party transactions committee composed of independent outside directors has been established to ensure fairness and transparency.

While measures such as internal training, access control, locking management, and entry/exit control are implemented in the management of customer data, if a leak of confidential information occurs, trust in the Group could be undermined, affecting its business and performance. As a telecommunications carrier, the company also bears the obligation to protect the secrecy of customers' communications, making the importance of information management particularly high.