The board of directors' meeting was held on April 28, 2004. The meeting confirmed new posts and responsibilities for Corporate Auditors, which will be effective on June 29, 2004.
1. Newly Appointed Corporate Auditor
| Name | Current Office | New Office |
| Toshiharu Imai | Advisor | Standing Auditor |
| Mitsuyuki Kuwayama | Standing Auditor | Standing Auditor |
| Shoji Kenmochi | Auditor | Auditor |
| Hajime Fujita | Auditor | Auditor |
2. Retiring Corporate Auditor
| Name | Current Office |
| Yukio Asaka | Auditor |
The new appointments will be official at the 63rd regular general meeting of shareholders and at the meeting of the board of Corporate Auditors to be held on June 29, 2004.
