Notice on Concerning Acquisition of Own Shares

Mar 10th, 2008

Please be informed that at the board meeting on March 10, 2008, a conclusion was drawn regarding acquisition of own shares.

The purpose of the acquisition of own shares is to improve the standards for shareholders’ return and the capital efficiency, as well as to execute an agile capital strategy that responds to the changes in the managing environment.

Acquisition Details
1. Type of shares to acquired: Common shares of RISA Partners
2. Total number of shares to be acquired: up to 10,000 shares (3.38% of total shares already issued)
3. Aggregate value of the acquisition value of shares: up to JPY 2 billion
4. Period of acquisition: From March 11, 2008 to June 30, 2008

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