Impact of the Pacific Coast of Tohoku Earthquake on the Casio Group’s Operations

LONDON, March 16, 2011 - Casio Computer Co., Ltd advises details of the impact following the tragic earthquake in Tohoku to its Pacific operation and announces plans for a donation programme for the relief effort.

Status Regarding Injury and Damage

Thankfully, there were no major injuries among the Group's personnel working throughout the Tohoku region. The company continues to take all necessary steps to confirm the safety of its employees and their families.

The Group is currently working to ascertain the current condition of its facilities while confirming safety as well as the status of materials and infrastructure in efforts to recommence operations. Placing the utmost emphasis on safety, we plan to recommence operations as and when inspections and confirmation have been completed.

While there are at this stage no expectations of major damage to buildings and structures, business activities are expected to be affected due to interruptions to essential utilities. The Casio Group will provide every possible support to its customers and the devastated region in their recovery work efforts. At the same time, we will collect information relevant to employees, their families and our operating network while considering the implementation of appropriate measures.

The Group is currently evaluating the impact of the earthquake on its performance and business results. Details will be disclosed in a timely manner should we anticipate any major affect to our performance and business results.

Contributions towards the relief effort

Casio will donate 10,000,000 yen to relief efforts with the hope of helping those affected and contributing to the rapid reconstruction of devastated areas. Additionally, a relief fund will collect donations from employees, and their contributions will be matched by the company through a matching gifts program.

Everyone at Casio sincerely hopes for the rapid recovery of the areas struck by the earthquake and thoughts are with everyone involved.

Contact

Email: casio@hillandknowlton.com  Telephone: 020 7413 3000