SANYO GLOBAL

SANYO, which means "three oceans" - specifically, the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans - and symbolizes the company's global perspective, has a history rich in creating and delivering technology-based products to every corner of the globe. The SANYO Group of companies is truly an international organization, comprising 83 manufacturing companies, 37 sales companies, and 38 other companies.

Incorporated in 1950, SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. manufactures a broad range of electronic products grouped into six categories: AV/Information and Communications Equipment, Home Appliances, Industrial and Commercial Equipment, Electronic Devices, and Batteries as well as others.

SANYO's strategic business foci are on the Digital & Devices and Environment fields. Committed to contributing to solving environmental issues, the company has made the development of technologies that minimize their burdens on the environment an area of strength. It emphasizes such technologies as clean-energy generation, rechargeable batteries, and air-conditioning methods that do not require the use of harmful chlorofluorocarbons. Notably, the company has pioneered the development of successive generations of increasingly efficient solar cells and rechargeable batteries.

In the Digital & Devices field, SANYO seeks to become a multimedia device powerhouse by developing pioneering technologies to help drive the digital revolution. The company's digital cameras, liquid crystal display (LCD) projectors, and cellular and Personal Handyphone System (PHS) phones are highly acclaimed.

Management Philosophy
"SANYO is committed to becoming an indispensable element in the lives of people all over the world."

SANYO's management philosophy speaks to the heart of the company's dedication to providing quality products that offer enhanced comfort, enjoyment and productivity, as well as cutting-edge products that aim to protect and preserve the environment.

The New Millennium
The hypermedia age is creating tremendous demand for multimedia and telecommunications products. Utilizing its strength in key components and core technology, SANYO is focusing on two pillars of growth, "Digital & Devices" and "Energy & Ecology". Examples of "Digital & Devices" include SANYO's BS digital television, iD Shot™ digital camera, and the next generation full-color Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display, co-developed with Kodak®. In the fields of "Energy & Ecology", areas of strength include Ultra Thin Lithium Ion and HEV Nickel Metal batteries and CO2 Compressor technology, positioning the company as a major player in these areas of growth.

Scope of Business
SANYO's broad product base is continually evolving in support of newer technologies and changing market trends. With business activities ranging from R&D, manufacturing, sales and distribution to service and finance, SANYO products are directly managed by five internal companies, a Business Development Headquarters and many affiliated companies:

• Multimedia Company
• Home Appliances Company
• Commercial Equipment Systems Company
• Semiconductor Company
• Soft Energy Company