FAQ

Stock Information

Q.	What is the Company's securities code number?
A.	It is 8036.

Q.	Whom should I contact for stock transfer?
A.	Please contact a stock company or Hitachi High-Technologies's stock transfer agent, Tokyo Securities Transfer Agent Co., Ltd.

Q.	What is the minimum number of stocks allowed per trade?
A.	It is 100 from July 1,2003.

Q.	How many shares has Hitachi High-Technologies issued in total?
A.	Hitachi High-Technologies has 137,738,730 shares issued as of March 31, 2007.

Q.	How many stockholders does Hitachi High-Technologies have?
A.	Hitachi High-Technologies has 8,398 shareholders as of March 31, 2007.

Q.	When is the stockholder fixed day for dividend payment?
A.	The stockholder fixed day for fiscal year-end dividend payment is March 31, and that for interim payment is September 30.

Financial Information

Q.	When will the next earnings report be released?
A.	Please refer to the IR Events. IR Events

General

Q.	What is the objective of integrating operations?
A.	(1)  Accelerate development by creating organic ties between manufacturing and sales. (2)  Reinforce the technological capabilities of our trading group by, for example, assigning engineers to work at the head office. (3)  Enhance management efficiency and expedite decision making by linking manufacturing, sales and service functions.

Q.	What synergies do you expect to result from the creation of ties between manufacturing and sales?
A.	Sales people will gain access to the superior R&D and design capabilities of our manufacturing group, improving their engineering abilities and responsiveness to customer needs and contributing to business expansion.