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## Basic Commitment of the TOSHIBA Group 

We, the Toshiba Group companies, based on our total commitment to people and to the future, are deter- mined to help create a higher quality of life for all people, and to do our part to help ensure that progress continues within the world community. 

## COMMITMENT TO PEOPLE 

We endeavor to serve the needs of all people, especially our customers, shareholders, and employees, by implementing forward-looking corporate strategies while carrying out respon- sible and responsive business activities. As good corporate citizens, we actively contribute to further the goals of society. 

## COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE 

By continually developing innovative technologies centering on the fields of Electronics and Energy, we strive to create products and services that enhance human life, and which lead to a thriving, healthy society. We constantly seek new approaches that help realize the goals of the world commu- nity, including ways to improve the global environment. 

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## FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 

This annual report contains forward-looking statements concerning Toshiba’s fu- ture plans, strategies and performance. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, rather they represent assumptions and beliefs based on eco- nomic, financial and competitive data currently available. Furthermore, they are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that, without limitation, relate to economic conditions, worldwide mega-competition in the electronics business, customer demand, foreign currency exchange rates, tax rules, regulations and other factors. Toshiba therefore wishes to caution readers that actual results may differ materially from our expectations. 

