OREANDA-NEWS. Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd. ("Company") has been under investigation by the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ") for alleged violations of the U.S. anti-trust laws in connection with automotive parts.

The Company has been and continues to fully cooperate with the DOJ in this investigation.

The Company has decided to record an extraordinary loss provision for the recently-ended third quarter in the approximate amount of ?11.7 billion, to cover potential future losses.

The provision is our current best estimate of all costs, expenses and fine amounts that the Company may incur by the conclusion of the investigation.