Coca Cola Bottlers Japan : Announcement Regarding Recent Heavy Rains Centered in Western Japan

News Release

July 9, 2018

Dear all

Announcement Regarding Recent Heavy Rains Centered in Western Japan

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. (CCBJH) group would like to express our sympathy and condolences to those who have suffered from the recent heavy rains centered in Western Japan.

We have confirmed the safety of our workforce and at present have received no reports of injuries among employees and their families.

At present, we have suspended operations at the Hongo manufacturing plant and the adjacent logistics center of our subsidiary, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc., located in Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, which experienced substantial flooding over the past few days. We are currently evaluating the situation, however, it can be expected that this location will remain inoperative for some time.

In addition, we continue to assess the situation at other production facilities and sales centers, as well as cold drink equipment and vehicles that may have been damaged in the flooding.

We have been offering beverage products to local communities and governments upon their request and we will continue to provide support by working closely with them.

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