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Tokyo Stock Exchange: Disciplinary Actions With Regards To The System Malfunction

Date 10/11/2005

TSE once again offers its deepest apologies for the inconvenience we caused the many investors and others involved in the market due to the malfunction of the stock / CB trading system on November 1st.

TSE is currently working hard to formulate measures to prevent a reoccurrence. We are taking this situation very seriously, and in order to clearly demonstrate upper management's acceptance of responsibility, we are today imposing disciplinary actions as outlined below.

1. Reduction of Executive Remuneration (beginning from November pay)

President & CEO Takuo Tsurushima 50% Reduction of Monthly Pay for 6 months
Senior Managing Director & CFO Sadao Yoshino 30% Reduction of Monthly Pay for 6 months
Managing Director & Executive Officer Yasuo Tobiyama 20% Reduction of Monthly Pay for 6 months
Managing Director & Executive Officer Eisuke Nagatomo 10% Reduction of Monthly Pay for 3 months
Managing Director & Executive Officer Tomio Amano 30% Reduction of Monthly Pay for 6 months
Executive Officer Toshitsugu Shimizu 10% Reduction of Monthly Pay for 3 months
Executive Officer Tomoyoshi Uranishi 10% Reduction of Monthly Pay for 3 months
Executive Officer & CRO Hiroyuki Iwakuma 10% Reduction of Monthly Pay for 3 months
Executive Officer Hironaga Miyama 10% Reduction of Monthly Pay for 3 months

2. Strict Censure

Strict censure will be given to Managing Director & Executive Officer Tomio Amano and System Developments for Trading Division Director Hiroshi Sato.

In addition, at his own request, Chairman of the Board Taizo Nishimuro will voluntarily forgo 50% of his monthly salary for 6 months.

The executives and staff of the TSE are committed to devoting their full efforts towards prevention of a reoccurrence and for stable system operation in the future. We ask for your kind understanding in this matter.