Basic Commitment of the TOSHIBA Group We, the Toshiba Group of companies, based on our total commitment to people and to the future, are determined to help create a higher quality of life for all people, and to do our part to help ensure that progress continues within the world community. We endeavor to serve the needs of all people, especially our customers, shareholders, and employees, by implementing forward-looking corporate strategies while carrying out responsible and responsive business activities. As good corporate citizens, we actively contribute to further the goals of society. By continually developing innovative technologies centering on the fields of Electronics and Energy, we strive to create products and services that enhance human life, and which lead to a thriving, healthy society. We constantly seek new approaches that help realize the goals of the world community, including ways to improve the global environment. - je This annual report contains forward-looking statements concerning Toshiba’s future plans, strategies and performance. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, rather they represent assumptions and beliefs based on economic, financial and competitive data currently available. Furthermore, they are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that, without limitation, relate to economic conditions, worldwide mega-competition in the electronics business, customer demand, foreign currency exchange rates, tax rules, regulations and other factors. Toshiba therefore wishes to caution readers that actual results may differ materially from our expectations. : FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Commitment to the Future Commitment to People