Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited

Notice Regarding Impact of Earthquake in Iwate and Miyagi Regions of Japan

Tokyo, June 16, 2008 — As a result of the earthquake of June 14 that struck the Iwate and Miyagi regions of Japan, partial damage was sustained to Fujitsu Microelectronics' semiconductor fabrication plant in Iwate. Immediately after the earthquake, a task force was established, and investigations are underway regarding the extent of damages sustained and required additional countermeasures.

All personnel at the facility have been accounted for as unharmed, and buildings and infrastructure (utility and transport facilities) were not damaged. Although some manufacturing equipment sustained partial damage, as of today operations have partially resumed with support from affiliates, and personnel support from other fabrication facilities of Fujitsu Microelectronics.

The company wishes to thank its customers and other related parties for their understanding and support, and to assure them that utmost efforts are being made toward a recovery.

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About Fujitsu Microelectronics (FML)

Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited (FML) is a large-scale integrated circuit (LSI) manufacturer that provides highly reliable, optimal solutions to meet the varying needs of its customers, through LSI offerings including ASIC/COT, ASSP and power management ICs, and flash microcontrollers. Along with building on its wide-range expertise focusing on imaging, wireless, and security LSI applications, FML also pursues initiatives for power efficiency and undertakes environmentally-conscious countermeasures. Headquartered in Tokyo, FML was established as a subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited on March 21, 2008. Through its global sales and development network with sites in Japan and other regions in Asia, Europe, and the U.S., FML offers LSI solutions to the global marketplace.
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