This is to inform you that our company has resolved election of the new president and
executive officers at a board of directors meeting held on Dec.24,2004.
1. Appointment of Representative Executive Officer, President
Duty of New Executive Officers (as of January 1, 2004)
| (New Duty) | (Name) | (Previous) |
| Representative Executive Officer, Chairman, Group CEO |
Shigeyuki Yawata |
Representative Executive Officer, Chairman and President, CEO |
| Representative Executive Officer, President, Group President |
Chiu Ka Sheung |
Representative Executive Officer, Group COO |
2. Appointment of Executive Officer
Duty of New Executive Officers (as of January 1, 2004)
| (Name) | (New Duty) |
| Sumio Yanagihara | Executive Officer, Senior Strategic officer (Technology) |
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