Manageable risks including limited concentration risk Adequate liquidity backed by close relationships with its main bank and other creditor banks Low profitability and a less diverse business base than those of its peers Weak capital base compared to its peers Vulnerability of its earnings and capitalization to fluctuations in resource prices, foreign exchange rates, and stock market conditions The rating on Sojitz Corp. reflects the company's manageable risks, including limited concentration risk, and adequate liquidity, backed by close relationships with its main bank and other creditor banks. Standard&Poor's Ratings Services believes the company generally maintains its asset risks at manageable levels, thanks to its prudent investment stance and reinforced risk management, which further supports the rating. On the