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SUZUKI MOTOR CORPORATION
contaminated materials from plants. We can reasonably expect such regulations to be revised, and in many
cases, strengthened. Expenses for complying with such regulations could possibly impact the operating results
of the Suzuki group.
(5) Disasters, wars, terrorism and labor strikes
Our main manufacturing bases in Japan are located chiefly in the Tokai region in the mid-eastern part of
Japan, and other facilities, such as the Company's head office, are also concentrated in the same region. In the
event of disasters, such as earthquakes in the Tokai region or off the southeast coast of Japan, our operating
results could possibly be affected.
Various preventive measures are put in place, including earthquake-proofing and fire-proofing our buildings and
facilities. Overseas, the Suzuki group operates in many countries and occurrences of unexpected events, such
as natural disasters, diseases, wars, terrorism and labor strikes, etc., could possibly cause delays and bring a
halt to the purchasing of materials and parts, manufacturing, sales and distribution of products, and provision of
services. If these delays or interruptions occur and if they are prolonged, they may adversely affect the
operating results of the Suzuki group.
Other various risks not mentioned above also remain - not all the risks for the Suzuki group are listed here.
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