Disclaimer Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Statements made in this annual report with respect to Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.′s current plans, strategies and beliefs are not historical facts. Rather, they are forward-looking statements based on the Company′s estimates and beliefs, which management formed through analysis of currently available information. Many factors could cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements. These factors include the potential risks and uncertainties of all business environments, as well as the changing consumer preferences and demands, the acceptance of our products a