Issuance of U.S. Dollar Denominated Senior Unsecured Bonds

This announcement has been prepared for the sole purpose of publicly announcing the Issuer's issuance of securities, and not for the purpose of soliciting investment or engaging in any other similar activities within or outside Japan. This press release does not constitute or form a part of any offer or sale of securities in the United States or elsewhere. The securities referred to above have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") or any relevant securities law of any state, and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons (as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act) absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act. Any public offering of securities to be made in the United States will be made by means of a prospectus that may be obtained from the Issuer which will contain detailed information about the Issuer and its management, as well as financial statements. No public offering of the securities will be made in the United States.