Overview

• Asahi confirmed a ransomware incident and said traces indicate an unauthorized transfer of data, with the scope under investigation.
• Six domestic beer factories have restarted, and the company is taking orders manually by phone and through in-person sales visits.
• Automated order and shipment systems remain suspended, external email is blocked, and call centers are only gradually returning this week.
• Retail chains warned of potential short-term shortages of Asahi Super Dry, and analysts cautioned earnings could be hit if outages persist through month-end.
• Asahi’s Emergency Response Headquarters is working with external cybersecurity experts, and no group has claimed responsibility or public ransom demand has been disclosed.