Regarding Today's Media Report

 
Today, Nikkei Inc. published an article concerning ethylene production in western Japan, but this was not announced by our company.
 
While we are discussing with Asahi Kasei Corporation and Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. to examine potential initiatives for promoting decarbonization in ethylene production in western Japan and related matters, no decisions have been finalized at this time.
 
We will promptly disclose any information requiring public announcement once a decision has been made by our company.