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Notice Concerning Acquisition of Own Shares

Additional Production Facilities for Methacrylic Resin Products

Parent Company and Consolidated Business Results for six months Ended Septemer 30,2002 (unaudited)

Notice Concerning Acquisition of Own Shares

Notice concerning losses on write-down of investment securities and restructuring charges for the six-month period to September 30, 2002

Determination of Amount to be Paid in upon Exercise of
Stock Options (Stock Acquisition Rights)

Polyester Staple Business Restructuring

Issue of Stock Acquisition Rights as Stock Options

R&D Facility to be Set Up in U.S.
(Building of Research and Technical Center)

Notice of Granting of Stock Options by Means of Stock Acquisition Rights