Exempt Issuer

A listed issuer that has satisfied listing requirementsas outlined in Section 502 ofthe Listing Requirements Manual. An exempt issuer is not subject to special reporting rules. This status isgenerally reserved for senior listed issuers.

Extra Dividend / Distribution

A dividend/distribution paid in addition to the regularly established dividend/distribution of theissuer. Like all dividends/distributions, it may be paid in securities or cash and the amount, payable date, and record date are established by the issuer. The exchange that the issue is listed on sets the ex-dividend/distribution (ex-d) date for entitlement. Extra dividends/distributions are sometimes referred to as special dividends/distributions.

Extra Dividend / Distribution

A dividend/distribution paid in addition to the regularly established dividend/distribution of theissuer. Like all dividends/distributions, it may be paid in securities or cash and the amount, payable date, and record date are established by the issuer. The exchange that the issue is listed on sets the ex-dividend/distribution (ex-d) date for entitlement. Extra dividends/distributions are sometimes referred to as special dividends/distributions.

Extra Dividend / Distribution

A dividend/distribution paid in addition to the regularly established dividend/distribution of theissuer. Like all dividends/distributions, it may be paid in securities or cash and the amount, payable date, and record date are established by the issuer. The exchange that the issue is listed on sets the ex-dividend/distribution (ex-d) date for entitlement. Extra dividends/distributions are sometimes referred to as special dividends/distributions.

list of banks found in Japan

Akita Bank 13-1,Kyobashi 3-chome
Chuo-ku
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 3567 8411
F: (813) 3562 1948 www.akita-bank.co.jp
American Express Shiba Koen Takahashi Bld 2F
1-8-12,Shiba Koen
Minato-ku
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 5470 6501
F: (813) 5470 6511
ANZ Bank Yanmar Tokyo Building 8F
1-1 Yaesu 2-Chome,
Chuo-Ku,
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 3281 8417
F: (813) 3271 1151 www.anz.com
Aomori Bank 2-1-5 Nihonbashi Hon-cho
Chuo-ku,
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 3270 3461
F: (813) 3279 0431
Aozora Bank 1-3-1 Kudan-minami
Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo 102-8660 Japan T: (813) 3263 1111 www.aozorabank.co.jp/english
Asahi Bank International Banking Department
1-1-2 Otemachi
Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 3287 2111
F: (813) 3212 3484 www.resona-gr.co.jp
Bangkok Bank 2-8-10 Nishi Shinbashi
Minato-ku,
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 3581 3333
F: (813) 3502 6420
Bank Bumiputra Malaysia Berhad No.18 Mori Bldg,
2-3-13 Toranomon
Minato-ku
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 3502 1590
F: (813) 3508 1049
Bank of America 34F, ARK Mori Bldg
1-12-32 Akasaka
Minato-ku,
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 3587 3111
F: (813) 3587 1982
Bank of Fukuoka Fukuoka Bldg,
2-8-7 Yaesu
Chuo-ku,
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 3242 6821
F: (813) 3242 6823
Bank of Guam 903 Grace Bldg. Hatchobori
2-21-6 Hatchobori
Chuo-ku,
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 3551 5941
Bank of Kyoto 700, Yakushimae-cho,
Karasuma-dori,
Matsubara-Agaru,
Shimogyo-ku,
Kyoto 600-8652 Japan T: (817) 5361 2211
F: (817) 5343 1276 www.kyotobank.co.jp
Bank of New York Fukoku Seimei Bldg 6F
2-2-2 Uchisaiwai-cho
Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 3595 1133
F: (813) 3595 0737
Bank of Saga 7-17, Aikei-cho,
Saga City,
Saga Japan
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ 2-7-1 Marunouchi,
Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo, Japan T: (813) 3240 1111 www.bk.mufg.jp/english/
Bank of Yokohama 2-8-2, Nihonbashi
Chuo-ku,
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 3272 4171
F: (813) 3272 4171 www.boy.co.jp
Bankers Trust Company Tokyo Ginko Kyokai Bldg.
1-3-1 Marunouchi
Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 3214 7171
F: (813) 3216 6526
Barclays Bank PLC Urbannet Ohtemachi Bldg 15F
2-2-2 Otemachi
Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 5255 0011
F: (813) 5255 0102
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Hibiya Kokusai Bldg 8F
2-2-3 Uchisaiwai-cho
Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 5512 8888
F: (813) 3591 3169
Chase Manhattan Bank Akasaka Park Bldg. 12F
1-3-1 Akasaka,
Minato-ku,
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 5570 7500
Chemical Bank Akasaka Park Bldg,
5-2-20 Akasaka
Minato-ku,
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 5570 7500
F: (813) 5570 7960
Chuo Trust & Banking Co.,Ltd. Shin Yaesu Bldg 4F
7-1 Kyobashi 1-chome
Chuo-ku,
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 3562 6900
F: (813) 3562 6900 www.chuotrust.co.jp
Citibank Japan Citicorp Center
2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa
Shinagawa-ku,
Tokyo Japan (813) 5462 5000 or
0120 504 189 or
0120 110 330 www.citibank.co.jp/en
Credit Lyonnais Hibiya Kokusai Bldg. 7F
2-2-3 Uchisaiwai-cho
Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 5512 5700
F: (813) 5512 5748
Credit Suisse CS Tower Bldg,
1-11-30 Akasaka
Minato-ku,
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 3589 5353
F: (813) 3589 6464
Dai-ichi Kangyo Bank 1-1-5 Uchisaiwai-cho
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 3596 1111
Daishi Bank,Ltd. 1-6-5 Nihonbashi Muro-machi
Chuo-ku,
Tokyo 181-391 Japan T: (813) 3270 4441
F: (813) 3241 8908 www.niigata-inet.or.jp/daishi
Deutsche Bank AG 3-12-1 Toranomon
Minato-ku,
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 5401 1971
F: (813) 5401 6530
Fukuoka City Bank 3-1-1 Hakata Eki-Mae
Hakata-Ku
Fukuoka 812-8687 Japan T: (819) 2441 2222
F: (819) 2411 4176
Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp Kyobashi 1-chome Bldg.
1-13-1 Kyobashi
Chuo-ku
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 5281 3000
F: (813) 5281 3059
HSBC Japan HSBC Building,
3-11-1 Nihonbashi
Chuo-ku,
Tokyo 181-30027 Japan T: (813) 5281 3000 www.hsbc.co.jp/jp
J.P.Morgan Trust Bank Akasaka Park Bldg. 16F
5-2-20 Akasaka,
Minato-ku,
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 5573 1110
Mizuho Bank 1-1-5 Uchisaiwaicho
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-0011 Japan T: (813) 3596 1111 www.mizuhobank.co.jp
Merrill Lynch Int'l Bank Ltd. Ote Center Bldg. 11F
1-1-3 Otemachi
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 3213 8967
F: (813) 3211 1544
Morgan Stanley Japan Yebisu Garden Place Tower8F
4-20-3 Ebisu
Shibuya-ku,
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 5424 6900
National Australia Bank Mitsui 2-go-kan
2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muro-machi
Chuo-ku
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 3241 8781
F: (813) 3241 5369
National Finance Corp. 1-9-3 Otemachi
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 3270 1361
F: (813) 3246 1340
National Westminster Bank Riverside Yomiuri Bldg,
36-2 Nihonbashi Hakozaki-cho
Chuo-ku
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 5645 8000
F: (813) 5645 8010
Sakura Bank 1-3-1 Kudan Minami
Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo 100-8611 Japan
Shikoku Bank 1-1-1 Minami Harimaya-cho
Kochi 780-0833
Japan T: (818) 8823 2111 www.shikokubank.co.jp
Standard Chartered Bank Fuji Bldg 1F
3-2-3 Marunouchi
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 3213 5483
F: (813) 3215 2448
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. 1-3-2 Marunouchi
Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo 100-0005 Japan T: (813) 3282 5070
F: (813) 3282 8654 www.sumitomobank.co.jp
United Overseas Bank Shin Kokusai Bldg.
3-4-1 Marunouchi
Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo Japan T: (813) 3216 4251
F: (813) 3216 4254

Demand

The combined desire, abilityand willingness on the part of consumers to buy goods or services. Demand is determined by income and by price, which are, in part, determined by supply.The combined desire, abilityand willingness on the part of consumers to buy goods or services. Demand is determined by income and by price, which are, in part, determined by supply.

Discretionary Account

A securities account created when a client gives a partner, director or qualifiedportfolio manager of a Participating Organization specific written authorizationto select securities and execute trades on the client's behalf.

Diversification

Limiting investment risk by purchasing different types of securities from different companies representing different sectors of the economy.

Dividend

The portion of the issuer's equity paid directly to shareholders. It is generallypaid on common or preferred shares. The issuer or its representative provides the amount, frequency (monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually), payable date, andrecord date. The exchange that the issue is listed on sets the ex-dividend/distribution (ex-d) date for entitlement. An issuer is under no legal obligation to pay either preferred or common dividends.

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

A means of reinvesting dividends, which would otherwise be paid to the shareholder in cash, in additional stock of the company.