May 21, 2008

Dear Valued Shareholders

In accordance with our Articles of Association, the Company reserves the right to make payment of dividends upon a resolution of the Board of Directors. The period for payment of dividends was previously following the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, however from this fiscal year, the payment of dividends will brought forward and will commence promptly upon a resolution of the Meeting of the Board of Directors.

Year-end dividends for the fiscal year April 1, 2007 ended March 31, 2008 were determined as follows at the Meeting of the Board of Directors held on May 9, 2008.

1. Year-end Dividend: 7.5 yen per share
2. Commencement of Payment: May 28, 2008 (Wednesday)

Yoshikatsu Ota
President & CEO