Certain of the statements made in this website are forward-looking statements
(within the meaning of Section 21E of the U.S. Securities
and Exchange Act of 1934), which are based on our current
assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently
available to us. These forward-looking statements involve
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are
not limited to the following :
(1) General economic conditions in our markets, which are
primarily Japan, North America, Europe and Asia;
(2) Economic, political and legal conditions and unexpected
changes therein in countries or areas where we operate;
(3) Factors that may affect our exports, including the yen's appreciation, political and economic instability, customs, and inadequate
protection of our intellectual property;
(4) Fluctuation in exchange rates that may affect the value
of our foreign assets or the prices of our products;
(5) Intensified competition in product pricing, technological
innovation, R&D activities, product quality and speed
of delivery;
(6) Manufacturing delays or defects resulting from outsourcing
or internal manufacturing processes;
(7) Shortages and rising costs of electricity affecting our
production and sales activities;
(8) The possibility that expansion of production capacity
and in-process R&D activities may not produce the desired
results;
(9) The possibility that companies or assets acquired by us
may not produce the returns or benefits, or bring in business
opportunities, which we expect;
(10) Inability to secure skilled employees, particularly engineering
and technical personnel;
(11) The possibility of divulgence of our trade secrets and
infringement of our intellectual property rights;
(12) The possibility that we may receive notice of claims
of infringement of other parties' intellectual property rights
and claims for royalty payments;
(13) Increases in our environmental liability and in costs
and expenses required to observe obligations imposed by environmental
laws and regulations in Japan and other countries;
(14) Unintentional conflict with laws and regulations, or the possibility that newly
enacted laws and regulations may limit our business operations;
(15) Events that may negatively impact our markets or supply
chain, including terrorist acts, plague, war and similar events;
(16) Earthquakes and other related natural disasters affecting
our operational facilities and our markets or supply chain,
as well as social and economic infrastructure;
(17) Exposure to difficulties in collection of trade receivables
due to customers' worsening financial condition;
(18) The possibility of recognition of impairment losses on
investment securities held by us due to declines in their
value;
(19) The possibility that we may record impairment losses
on long-lived assets, goodwill and intangible assets;
(20) The possibility that deferred tax assets may not be realized
or additional liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits may
be incurred; and
(21) Changes in accounting principles.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors may cause our
actual results, performance, achievements or financial condition
to be materially different from any future results, performance,
achievements or financial condition expressed or implied by
these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation
to publicly update any forward-looking statements included
in this website.
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to buy or sell securities. Please be aware that decisions
regarding investment are the sole responsibility of the viewer.
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Securities Reports, Amendments to Securities Reports, Documents
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Reports relating to General Meetings of Shareholders and Notices
of Resolutions adopted at General Meetings of Shareholders,
etc., which are included in this website, are in the forms
originally released or filed. No change or adjustment in any
information contained therein that may have occurred subsequent
to the date of release or filing is reflected, unless otherwise
specifically stated.
Kyocera will provide to holders of its securities, upon request,
hard copies of its most recently audited consolidated financial
statements, free of charge, under NYSE Listed Company Manual
Section 203.01.
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