The Japan Fair Trade Commission (the JFTC) received a notification pursuant to the provision of the Antimonopoly Act from Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation (HHT) concerning the proposed acquisition of shares of SII Nano Technology Inc.(SIINT). Thereafter the JFTC reviewed the impact of the acquisition of shares on competition. The review revealed that a more detailed review is necessary, and the JFTC has requested HHT to submit necessary reports, information or materials, pursuant to the provision of Paragraph 9, Article 10 of the Antimonopoly Act. The JFTC is also seeking opinions from third parties concerning the impact of the acquisition of shares on competition in the following manner.

The request by the JFTC for reports, etc. concerning the acquisition of shares does not mean that the acquisition of shares could pose any issues with respect to the Antimonopoly Act.

1. Submission of opinions

The JFTC accepts opinions on the acquisition of shares as follows until September 10, 2012.Specific information on how the acquisition of shares will impact on competition is appreciated.

Procedures for submitting opinions:

Indicate clearly youraddress, name, company name and contact information (e-mail address, facsimile number and telephone number), and send opinions by mail, e-mail or facsimile.