In late August, at our R&D facility in Kyoto, we received the commemorative trophy for being selected as one of the "Top 100 Global Innovators 2026" by Clarivate Ltd. of the UK. This award selects the top 100 most innovative companies in the world based on patent data, and this marks Nidec's fourth consecutive year receiving this award.

This award is a result of the comprehensive high evaluation of our efforts in developing products that contribute to solving social issues such as the SDGs, and in enhancing the value of our intellectual property through strengthening the protection of those rights.

Moving forward, we will continue to globally deploy our competitive technological capabilities and patent strengths, tailored to market needs, and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.