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A Special Investigation Committee has been established to conduct investigations, with total estimated damages of 3.9 million USD. Settlement of the earnings disclosure date is planned for November 9. Legal action is also being considered.","jir_summary":"### Overview of investigation and response\nA suspicion of private appropriation by the CFO of Sanyo Corporation of America (SCOA) was discovered, and the board resolved to establish a Special Investigation Committee with external counsel. The investigation aims to ascertain facts, identify any similar incidents, analyze causes, and propose measures to prevent recurrence. We will coordinate with the independent auditor and relevant authorities to ensure proper accounting treatments and disclosures. The current estimated damages are 3.9 million USD.\n\n### Outlook and impact\nThe impact of this allegation on the company's consolidated results is as yet undetermined. The earnings release for the fiscal year ending September 2026 is scheduled for November 9, and the company will promptly disclose any changes as the situation evolves. Legal actions, including criminal charges or civil suits, are being considered. Additional information will be disclosed as investigations progress.","jir_financial_highlights":"Estimated damages: 3.9 million USD (Unknown)\nEarnings release date: November 9, 2026 (No change at this time)","jir_category":"","jir_hashtags":"#SanyoTrading, #FraudAllegation, #SpecialInvestigationCommittee, #GovernanceInformation","jir_key_figures":"Total estimated damages: 3.9 million USD\nEarnings release date: 2026-11-09\nExchange rate reference date: 2026-09-18 (mid-market)","jir_meta_title":"\u3010Sanyo Trading\u3011Fraud Allegation at U.S. Subsidiary and Establishment of Special Investigation Committee | Earnings Release Scheduled for November 9, 2026","jir_meta_description":"Following allegations of private misappropriation by the CFO of the U.S. subsidiary SCOA, a Special Investigation Committee has been established. Current estimated damages are 3.9 million USD. Earnings are scheduled for November 9. 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