Atto Co., Ltd.

In year 2001, although our company experienced limited growth as result of the reduction in new facilities investments and the stagnation in the overall semi-conductors market, it was a good opportunity for us to focus on new product investment and our efforts in research and development. Despite the difficult economic conditions, we have been preparing for a great leap along with the anticipation of economic recovery. This year, with business diversification and its efforts of our research and development and investment in the new products, we expect to achieve our biggest sales and profit realization since our inception. Consequently, our entire management and staff will put our utmost efforts to realize maximum gains for our shareholders, to be recognized for our highest standards and as a company with the top competitive edge. Last year, our company drastically planned streamlining our operation through cost reduction along with business reform activities, and this year, we have restructured our organization to a centralized system for each department in our efforts to strengthen corporate structure and in continuous cost reduction. In addition, in order to increase production we are expanding our quality control efforts, and we are greatly strengthening and increasing each department products&＃39; research and development and personnel. Consequently, we are pleased to announce to our shareholders that such effort it will place our company in the global map with much competitiveness. Dear Shareholders! This year, the entire ATTO employees shares the unified sentiment of "Realization of customer value" to realize our "Good ATTO" slogan. We, at ATTO, are setting our business goal based on the focusing of increasing shareholders&＃39; interest and to take on a new challenge for a great new leap. Also, we will strive to meet your expectations in business growth and increasing our company&＃39;s stock value.