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Tokyo Stock Exchange: Regarding Report Of Lawsuit For Damages Filed By Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd.

Date 27/10/2006

Today, there has been a report stating that Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. has filed a lawsuit against Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. ('TSE') claiming for damages incurred in connection with an erroneous order for J-COM stock.

The TSE will confirm the content of the complaint, and make clear our assertions on the matter in the appropriate legal forum.