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Notice of Personnel Change of Executive Officer

February 1, 2006

The following personnel change of Executive Officer was implemented:

Personnel change (as of Feb. 1, 2006)

( ) indicates former position

Divisional Vice President of Office of Management Strategy
(Vice President of Precision Equipment Company & General Manager of Planning Department, Precision Equipment Company)

Executive Officer

KUMAZAWA, Masami

Directors, Auditors & Officers

The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.