We extend our heartfelt sympathies to those affected by the forest fire that occurred in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture.

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Kenichi Hori, hereinafter "Mitsui"), as a company that owns forests, has decided to donate 5 million yen to the Ofunato City Hall as disaster relief for the extensive forest fire damage that occurred in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture on February 26. As a company that owns forests, we hope to contribute to the restoration of the affected areas and rebuilding of the lives of the victims. In addition, we will also solicit support funds from Mitsui officers and employees.

We sincerely hope for the early resolution of the fire and the normalization of the lives of those affected.