Greetings on the Appointment of the New President

I am pleased to understand that all goes well with you, and to express my thanks and appreciation for your continued support and understanding.

Allow me to inform you that I was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Shibaura Mechatronics Corporation at the recent annual general meeting of the shareholders and the subsequent meeting of the board of directors.

Guided by a management philosophy of "contributing to the realization of richer lives by delivering excellent technology and services", Shibaura Mechatronics Group offers total solutions, all the way from the development of high-tech manufacturing equipment through to value adding customer service. Through our products and our diverse activities, we will continue vigorous efforts to make progress, to achieve further development and to contribute even more. As we do so, I would very much appreciate it if you would honor us with your continued guidance and understanding.

Sincerely yours,

President and Chief Executive Officer: Kenji Minami

Executive Vice President: Mikio Haga
- General Manager of Corporate Planning Division, and Finance & Accounting Division

Executive Vice President: Nobuyuki Yamaura
- General Manager of Vacuum & Laser Systems Division

Senior Vice President: Ryoso Kawabe
- General Manager of General Affairs Division and Chief Risk Officer

Senior Vice President: Hiroshi Hiraoka
- General Manager of Production & Procurement Division, and Yokohama Operations and Chief Environmental Protection Officer

Vice President: Kazuo Takahashi
- General Manager of Marketing & Sales Division, and Export Control Division

Vice President: Masahiro Abe
- General Manager of Technology Division, and Information Systems Division

Vice President: Shuichi Shimada
- General Manager of Sagamino Operations

Vice President: Satoru Hara
- General Manager of Inkjet Equipment Project Team

Vice President: Shigeki Fujita
- General Manager of Fine Mechatronics Division

Vice President: Yukimasa Yoshida
- General Manager of Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Division

Vice President: Shunichi Kishimoto
- General Manager of Bonding Equipment Division

Auditor: Junichi Kanda
Auditor: Masaaki Nomi
Auditor: Yoshiaki Sato (Outside)
Auditor: Sennosuke Yoshida (Outside)

Executive Adviser: Shigeki Morita