Announcement of Revocation of Resolution of Board of Directors with Respect to the Allotment of Stock Acquisition Rights (Stock Compensation-type Stock Options)

Earlier, at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on June 29, 2006, the Company determined matters related to an offer for subscription of Stock Acquisition Rights and resolved to invite its Directors and Executive Officers to subscribe to the Stock Acquisition Rights, pursuant to Article 238, Paragraphs 1 and 2, and Article 240, Paragraph 1 of the Company Law. At a meeting of the Board of Directors held today, however, the Company has resolved to revoke the aforementioned resolution of the Board of Directors dated June 29, 2006. This revocation is hereby announced.