Sony 2015 Annual Report Download - page 3

(xv) Sony’s ability to anticipate and manage cybersecurity risk, including the risk of unauthorised access to
Sony’s business information, potential business disruptions or financial losses; and
(xvi) risks related to catastrophic disasters or similar events.
Risks and uncertainties also include the impact of any future events with material adverse impact.
Important information regarding risks and uncertainties is also set forth elsewhere in this annual report,
including in “Risk Factors” included in “Item 3. Key Information,” “Item 4. Information on the Company,”
“Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects,” “Legal Proceedings” included in “Item 8. Financial
Information,” Sony’s consolidated financial statements referenced in “Item 8. Financial Information” and
“Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.”
In this document, Sony Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries are together referred to as “Sony.” In
addition, sales and operating revenue are referred to as “sales” in the narrative description except in the
consolidated financial statements.
As of March 31, 2016, Sony Corporation had 1,297 consolidated subsidiaries (including variable interest
entities). It has applied the equity accounting method with respect to its 102 affiliated companies.
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