Regarding Announcements Made about User Account Information of Sony Group Companies

Sony Corporation made announcements that user account information was compromised in connection with an illegal and unauthorized intrusion into network systems run by Sony Computer Entertainment and Sony group companies in the U.S.A. Please refer to News Releases posted in Sony Corporation's global website.

Concerning this matter, Sony Financial Holdings Group companies have confirmed that all of their customers' personal information are in safety since each of their network systems run separately from each Sony group company's network system.

Going forward, Sony Financial Holding Group endeavors for further enhancement in security control for customers' safety.