Update on TAIYO YUDEN’s support for recovery from the damage caused by the earthquake in China’s Sichuan Province.

Update:2008-06-06 4:52 PM

On behalf of all company employees and their families, TAIYO YUDEN extends its sincere sympathy and condolences to everyone affected by the devastating earthquake that struck China's Sichuan Province on May 12, 2008.

In addition to the donation the TAIYO YUDEN Group announced on May 28, TAIYO YUDEN CO., LTD. has made a donation, bringing the total to 550,000 yuan (approximately 80,000 US dollars), including donations by employees of the TAIYO YUDEN Group in China. The donations are supporting local government bodies and organizations as well as the Red Cross and others to help with the recovery.
Individual employees will also continue to assist the recovery through local organizations.

See TAIYO YUDEN: Donation for Earthquake Recovery in China's Sichuan Province under Press Releases for more details.

Our thoughts are with the victims, and we pray that the areas in Sichuan struck by the earthquake will experience a full recovery as soon as possible.