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Tokyo Stock Exchange: Regarding Handling Of Futures And Options from Tomorrow

Date 18/01/2006

Tokyo Stock Exchange decided today to take steps with regards to trading of equities, convertible bonds, and exchange bonds from tomorrow such as delay the opening of the afternoon session, but since there is no impact on the number of orders and executions able to be processed by the system for futures and options, please be advised that futures and options transactions will continue be conducted as normal tomorrow and beyond.

This English version announcement is not an officially accurate translation of the original Japanese announcement. In the case where any differences may occur in the English version, the original Japanese announcement will prevail. TSE shall not accept any responsibility for damages caused by any errors, inaccuracies, misunderstandings or misspelling with regard to the translation of the announcement. This announcement may be used only for reference purposes. Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. maintains the right to claim compensation from violators for any damages it may suffer from the violation of these conditions.