Nichirei Reports Cyber Attack Impacting Systems

TOKYO, Jul 16 (Pulse News Wire) – Nichirei Corporation (2871.T) disclosed on July 13 that a cyber attack had occurred, leading to system disruptions. An emergency task force was established to address the issue, confirming server compromise in Cyber Kougeki.

Further details of the incident remain undisclosed to prevent potential escalation. Regarding personal data security, the company informed the Personal Information Protection Committee of a possible breach involving some servers containing customer data. Ongoing investigations aim to determine if any leaks occurred, with swift notifications planned should evidence surface. Business operations affected include cold storage warehouse activities in Nichireirojiguruupu Kakusha and frozen food shipment processes at Nichirei Foods.

With support from external cybersecurity experts, services are scheduled to resume gradually starting July 17. Nichirei plans continuous investigation and immediate disclosure of any further findings. Any impact on consolidated performance will be communicated upon clarification. The company remains committed to its initial schedule for the December 2026 quarter's earnings report on August 7.

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