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Note: This document has been translated from the Japanese original for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between this translated document and the Japanese original, the original shall prevail.
 
 Following our announcement "Full-scale Launch of New Businesses in the Semiconductor and Robotics Fields" on March 5, 2026, our group is accelerating preparations for the launch of our semiconductor business in Japan.
 We have received requests for support from leading Chinese high-tech companies regarding their entry into the Japanese market, and there is a growing demand from Japanese customer companies for the early provision of our products as the demands are expanding both domestically and internationally.
 
■ Progress in Establishing a Semiconductor Business Structure Centered on Our Subsidiary
 We are strengthening our business structure by moving the schedule forward to start the services as quick as possible.
 To be specific, we are building sales, technical, and support functions through our subsidiary, Crown Co., Ltd.
 Crown Co., Ltd. is developing a flexible and highly effective business foundation by utilizing its own functions as well as collaboration and cooperation with Chinese semiconductor manufacturers and Japanese semiconductor trading companies.
 We are steadily making the necessary preparations to enable us to respond to customer requests, and are accelerating the construction of the foundation for the business launch.
 
■ Future Outlook
 Our group is taking semiconductors and robotics as the starting point for our innovation business, and will gradually expanding our areas of expertise including AI-related and mobility-related fields.
 Furthermore, we will strengthen our foundation for expanding from the Japanese market to the global market by utilizing the corporate attraction platform we are building through the "World Innovation Center (WIC)" project that we are promoting in Shenzhen, China.
 
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