The Bank of New York Mellon
in Japan

Combining centuries of proven expertise with a collaborative business approach, The Bank of New York Mellon is specifically designed to help our clients successfully navigate today's complex global markets.

Our commitment to Japan

The Company has provided services to Japan for almost four decades. The Bank of New York has had a presence in Japan since the 1920s. In 1973, the Bank opened a branch office and in 2006 established The Bank of New York Securities Company Japan Ltd., now called The Bank of New York Mellon Securities Company Japan Ltd.

BNY Mellon Asset Management Japan Limited, now called "BNY Mellon Asset Management" was established in 1998 to provide asset management services both for institutional and retail investors in Japan. All are now wholly owned subsidiaries of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation.

From that time we have provided a wide variety of products and services to customers in Japan and continue to meet the increasingly sophisticated needs of a wide range of market participants across Japan.

The Bank of New York Mellon in Japan today:

• Over 200 staff in the country
• One of the major asset servicing providers in Japan with $23.1 trillion assets under custody worldwide
• Over $10 billion in assets under management in Japan
• More than 56 per cent share in ADRs

Our commitment to the Asia-Pacific Region

The company has provided services to the Asia Pacific region for more than 80 years. During that time we have seen the Asia Pacific markets continue to evolve, with regional markets opening up and becoming a critical growth opportunity for the world's financial marketplace.

We partner with clients in Asia Pacific and around the world to help them gain access to the most sophisticated financial instruments and the global capabilities they need to compete in the international financial markets.

The Bank of New York Mellon in Asia Pacific today:

• Over 3,750 staff in region
• 16 offices in 12 countries
• Foreign exchange dealing centers in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul and Taipei
• Operations centers in Singapore, Shanghai, People's Republic of China and Pune, India
• Additional locations in Sydney, Beijing, Mumbai, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Bangkok, Manila and Melbourne
• Trusted partner with over 1,000 clients
• Extensive client relationships
• 98 of top 100 banks in Asia
• 13 central banks

All statistics as of 31 December 2007

BNYMSJ is registered with Kanto Local Financial Bureau as a Financial Instruments Dealer under Financial Instruments and Exchange Law (Registration Number is 147). In addition, BNYMSJ is a member company of Japan Securities Dealers Association.

The Bank of New York Mellon Securities Company Japan Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and an independently established financial company in Japan providing intermediary services of financial capabilities.

BNY Mellon Asset Management Japan Limited is registered with the Kanto Local Finance Bureau as a Type II Financial Instruments Business as defined in the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (Registration Number: No. 406 (Kinsho) issued by the Director, Kanto Local Finance Bureau), and is also a member of the Investment Trusts Association, Japan and the Japan Securities Investment Advisers Association. BNY Mellon Asset Management Japan Limited is an affiliate of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and is an independent financial corporation that acts mainly as an intermediary for financial services.

The Tokyo Branch of Ivy Asset Management Corporation is registered with the Kanto Local Finance Bureau as a Financial Instruments Intermediary Services Provider as defined in the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (Registration Number: No. 254 (Kinchu), Issued by the Director, Kanto Local Finance Bureau).

Products and services are provided by various subsidiaries of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation.