As I mentioned earlier, we have prevailed over the global
economic downturn and other serious crises. We have
reached the stage of recovery and are now setting sail for
further growth. Nevertheless, I do not expect that we will
always enjoy smooth sailing. Author Nassim Nicholas Taleb*3
used a term called Black Swan*4 to refer to a virtually
unpredictable event that has a massive impact when it occurs.
We have experienced a series of Black Swans for the past few
years. We are determined to become more independent while
working together for the realization of the vision to prevail over
any Black Swan that may appear in the future and achieving
growth through crises that arise.