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New Year's Greetings from President Yasuhito Yamauchi
(Jan. 8, 2007)

On January 8, 2007, a ceremony took place at the Company’s headquarters in Kariya to mark the return to work and begin anew. The following is a summary of New Year’s greetings for all employees presented by President Yasuhito Yamauchi during the ceremony.

Business Environment and Challenges for 2007
In looking at the prospects for this year’s business environment, automobile sales are likely to continue to increase globally. Our clients such as Toyota Motor Corporation have set ambitious goals as they continue to maintain huge momentum, and accordingly, we can also expect to be busy amid the surrounding booming business environment. It depends upon our ability, however, whether or not such a positive trend will serve as an enormous push for us. I believe such circumstances will benefit us if we exert our true strengths. Therefore, I ask all employees to work together across the board to be totally strong in overcoming this year’s challenges.

Taking a Leap toward the Future
When I am asked what the strength of AISIN is, I will answer that “it is the ability to deliver a wide range of products from casting related products to appealing system products with unparalleled quality and cost.” It is critically important to firmly establish such aspects as improving quality and cost, thoroughly eliminating waste and nurturing human resources as a fundamental part of corporate activities, so that we can respond with confidence.

Furthermore, in addition to these, we will also accelerate implementation of activities directed toward realizing new growth through the following three policies: “development of appealing system products,” “expansion of sales for customers worldwide” and “Group cooperation and unity.”

Aiming to Become the Top Global Brand
It is no exaggeration to say that 2007 is an important year when our perseverance will determine the next 10 years for AISIN. I have always said that it is my sincere hope to make AISIN the top global brand by 2015. To realize that goal, we must solidify our strength, which, once again, is “the ability to deliver a wide range of products from casting related products to appealing system products with unparalleled quality and cost.” For that reason, we must “firmly forge a solid foundation” and then “accelerate implementation of activities directed toward realizing new growth.” Let us all work toward achieving these goals, which will ultimately lead to earning the trust of and delivering impressive products to our customers.