November 2001   22 Implementation of Comprehensive Alliance         9 Revision of Forecast Business Results (Interim Period of Fiscal Year Ending March 2002) and Report on Loss from Evaluation of Securities (End of Interim Period of Fiscal Year Ending March 2002) September 2001 20 Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group and Citigroup agree to establish Life Insurance Joint Venture May 2001 30 Mitsui and Sumitomo Marine Group - Mid-Term Strategic Business Plan   18 Signing of Merger Agreement between The Sumitomo M&F and Mitsui M&F	November September May