Declaring a New Level of Excellence SOKKIA CO.,LTD. has change it's name to SOKKIA TOPCON CO., LTD. Yet our steadfast devotion to our customers remains the same. On June 26, 2008 SOKKIA CO., LTD. changed it's corporate name to SOKKIA TOPCON.CO.,LTD. to take on new challenges in the industry. The long standing SOKKIA brand remains unchanged while providing improved product development and service. Expect the best from the SOKKIA brand.

Topcon and Sokkia Take Steps Toward Business Integration Topcon and Sokkia have independently developed, manufactured and serviced precision measurement instruments, with both companies providing innovative products and systems that improve work efficiency and accuracy. Together with their customers, both companies have improved surveying and positioning technology, contributing to improved societal infrastructure and the development of countries. Now the time has come for Topcon and Sokkia to take their first steps toward business integration. After the integration, we aim to combine the technological, manufacturing and sales expertise of both companies to speed up product development, blend our individual technological strengths to develop high value-added products, and to create a detailed support system that will maintain current customer trust and provide new high-value solutions. This friendly combination of Topcon and Sokkia will provide greater opportunities for growth while maximizing our customer satisfaction. You can expect new positioning products to join our product lineup soon. • Sokkia Co., Ltd., will change its company name to "Sokkia Topcon" at a share holders meeting _in 2008. The "Sokkia" brand will remain. • Both headquarters will remain in their current locations • Topcon and Sokkia products can be purchased through their respective dealers.