[English Translation] May 1, 2006 NOTICE REGARDING DIVIDEND PER SHARE FORECAST MODIFICATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 The Company announces that dividend per share forecast for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 was modified to increase through resolution of the meeting of the Board of Directors held on May 1, 2006. Furthermore, a proposal for this subject will be presented to the ordinary general meeting of shareholders planned to be held in June 2006. 1. The dividend policy of the Company is to distribute to shareholders dividend in an amount reflecting results of operation of the Company on the basis of maintaining stable dividend to shareholders, together with making efforts to enforce and materialize internal reserve so that the Company may prepare future business development and alterations in operational circumstances. Examining comprehensively forecasts on results of operation of the Company and others for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, the year-end dividend will increase by ¥3.5 per share to ¥9 per share in response to shareholders’ constant support and confidence. Moreover, since ¥4 per share as interim dividend was paid to shareholders, the dividend will total to annually ¥13 per share. 2. Content of modification   Interim Year-end For fiscal year Previous forecast (announced November 22, 2005) ¥4 per share ¥5.5 per share ¥9.5 per share Forecast modification this time ¥4 per share * ¥9 per share ¥13 per share (Reference) Dividend per share for the previous fiscal year - ¥9.5 per share (including ordinary dividend ¥8.5 and extraordinary dividend ¥1) ¥9.5 per share (including ordinary dividend ¥8.5 and extraordinary dividend ¥1) * The payment of interim dividend was implemented.