SOURCENEXT CORPORATION Corporate Profile

September, 2008

PC Software is EXCITING in Number of No.1Security Software Units Sold Virus Security ZERO was No. 1 in total number of units sold for all PC software in 2007 (According to GfK research of sales data for major domestic electronics retailers) Update fee : 0 yen Virus Security ZERO was in PCNo.1 Software Units Sold in Japan conceived based on the Five Years in a Row user’s perspective.

2006 Ranked 6th in the “Hit Products Ranking” ( SMBC Consulting) Ranked 16th in Nikkei Trendy Magazine’s “Top 30 Hit Products of 2006”

2007 Placed in “13th Helpful Products Grand Prix” (Sankei Living)

Security Software Accredited in the Checkmark No.1 in the Domestic Market Share of PC Software Sales global security product certification system in Major Electronics Stores for five Years in a Row. (Based on Surveys Conducted by GfK Japan from 2003 to 2007)

Selected “Security” from “PC Software” Thanks to our valued customers, Total for 2007 in the research of GfK Marketing Services Japan, SOURCENEXT was able to reach No.1 which gathers statistics on sales of Anti-Virus Anti-Virus Anti-Spyware Anti-Trojan Anti-Malware major domestic electronics stores Desktop Disinfection Desktop in the market share of PC software units sold for five consecutive years from 2003. Our dream is to spread happiness Security software is now seen as essential for using the Internet, and is the and excitement to as many people as software category with the largest market among PC software. Traditional possible through PC software. That is why we take great pride in being No. 1 security software requires payment of an annual update fee, but Virus in unit sales. Security ZERO, released by SOURCENEXT in 2006, does away with this fee. Free updates give users continuous access to the latest version of the Market Share of Total Units Sold - Year 2007 Data compiled from sales data of major domestic electronics stores software, up until the expiration of the official Microsoft support period for (survey conducted by GfK Japan) each supported OS. The spread of security software will lead to increased security for society as a whole, and it is for precisely this reason that it must be easy for anyone to use at reasonable cost. Elimination of the need for updating means there is SOURCENEXT 29.9% no danger of using the software in an expired state, and less expensive Others 44.9% essential software makes the PC experience more enjoyable. As is reflected in SOURCENEXT’s slogan of “PC Software is EXCITING” and history since Symantec its establishment of facing down challenge after challenge in order to make Trend- 13.6% Micro PC software more accessible, the task of spreading security software and 11.6% educating users on its use is a mission of utmost importance to PC Software is EXCITING SOURCENEXT. 2 3 Full Customer Service Virus Security ZERO User-Friendly Product Creation Products should be conceived Auto-Install (Patent pending) Partnership with from the point of view of the 5.39 million customers customer. That is SOURCENEXT’s Roughly 5.39 million SOURCENEXT fundamental philosophy customers have purchased our products and completed user Startup screen displays a different greeting regarding product creation. As registration. Our customers’ ideas depending on the time of day. such, SOURCENEXT has put and opinions are reflected in future effort into simple operation, products, and help to build the future of SOURCENEXT. friendly user interfaces, and easy-to-understand wordings and Product ʕĜʑʥʇʑʠ explanation. With TOKU-UCHI, it The majority of our products include our popular auto-install feature that Support Virus Security ZERO includes auto-install, was the fully voice-guided automatically begins installation when The most important service for auto-update, and auto-run features. interface, and with KYOSOKU the CD is inserted, requiring only the registered users is product support. ʏ˂Ĝʒ 95, the elimination of specialized press of a “Finish” button when the The ZERO series includes 365-day operations by simply installing the process completes. phone support as well as primary KEIKAI DENWA ZERO FUDEOH ZERO support via email and the Web. No Update software. We remain true to this Full-fledged Web and email Fee Ever policy even today as we continue support were introduced in 2004, to evolve. One-Click Operation and users can submit questions The KYOSOKU series is dedicated to any time from the support page on consistently simple usability, speeding our site. We maintain an average up a variety of computer operations with under-24-hour response rate of at a single click. This simplicity is also a Development least 90%. basic policy that SOURCENEXT aspires to. Voice Guidance Reassurance Presenting the keyboard as target practice, TOKU-UCHI teaches Policy users key layout in a game-like setting, and uses voice guidance The Reassurance Policy is an Frequent required version to achieve fun, effective lessons. industry-first product return system updates that must be paid for Market Research Sales Promotion that was started by SOURCENEXT in 2001. If a product fails to work each time are not limited to Determination of correctly after installation, the security software. Following the Specifications KEIKAI DENWA ZERO lets you save and edit Voice Guidance that clearly explains operating customer will receive a refund. We success of Virus Security your mobile address book on a PC. instructions and status makes FUDEOH ZERO Promotion provide this service to allow Development ZERO, SOURCENEXT has easy to use even for beginners. Production customers to make purchases with reassurance. expanded the ZERO series to Testing include KEIKAI DENWA ZERO, HOMEPAGE ZERO Support Preparation which allows you to save mobile Completion phone data on a PC, postcard Mileage Service creation software FUDEOH Customers receive points each ZERO, and HOMEPAGE ZERO, Release time they purchase a SOURCENEXT website creation software that Start of product, and can use these points to Support enter sweepstakes or download supports the rapid advance of User Support software for free. We use this service web trends. Free updates for all to make purchasing PC software Promotion of these applications give users Development Activities even more enjoyable. Feedback continuous access to the latest versions of the software until the Needs Gathering expiration of the official Microsoft support period for Development each supported OS, leading to a Feedback long-term relationship with customers. The ZERO series Needs Gathering introduces a new concept for

PC software. HOMEPAGE ZERO is an advanced website creation software that automatically generates links and menus, and lets you change your design with a single touch. A planning session in the Testing in a variety of environments Telephone support in our customer development division center Sales Channels Broad Sales Channel Electronics retailers Yamada Denki, Edion, Yodobashi Camera, Kojima, BIC Camera, K's Holdings Corporation, Approx. 3,000 stores Best Denki, Joshin, PC Depot, Nojima, and others In order to make PC software truly accessible, it is essential that it be made available for purchase at many locations. Bookstores Kinokuniya, Maruzen, Yurindo, Bunkyodo, Junkudo, Miraiyashoten, Sanseido, Sanyodo, With this goal in mind, SOURCENEXT has expanded its sales channel beyond traditional electronics retailers to Approx. 2,500 stores Cartie Ikeda (Book Store Kumazawa), Bunshindo Shoten, and others include bookstores, supermarkets, convenience stores, hardware stores, and office supply stores. Hypermarkets Approx. 1,500 stores Aeon, Ito Yokado, Daiei, Uny, Seiyu, Izumi, and others Supermarkets Approx. 1,500 stores Life Corporation, Heiwado, Izumiya, Maruetsu, Fuji, York Benimaru, Tokyu Store, Okuwa, Beisia, Olympic, Daimaru Peacock, and others

Hardware stores Approx. 2,000 stores Cainz, Kohnan, Komeri, Nafco, Keiyo, Homac, Kahma, Daiki, Tostemviva, Shimachu, and others (In no particular order) Discount stores Approx. 500 stores Don Quijote, Daikuma, Mr. MAX, Direx, PLANT, Japan, Rogers, Takeya, Makiya, Lumiere, Jason, Trial Company, and others Office supply stores Office Depot, Office Vendor, Fukuya, Nagasawa, Kadoya, Anei, Keio-atman, Yoshida, Shimaya, Approx. 1,000 stores Stationery Takatsu (Power Bungukan), and others Convenience stores Seven Eleven Japan, Family Mart, , Circle-K Sunkus, MiniStop, Poplar, , Approx. 15,000 to 40,000 stores Save On, AM/PM Japan, Three-F, and others Drug stores Cawachi Yakuhin, Tsuruha Holdings, Fujiyakuhin, SEGAMI MEDICS, Kirindo, Kyorindo, and others Online shopping sites Amazon, Vector, BIGLOBE, Rakuten, 7dream, and others Other retailers Tokyu Hands, TSUTAYA, Askul, Kaunet, The Apple Store, Japanet Takata, University co-ops, and others Electronics retailer Bookstore Hardware store 4 5 The Continuing Evolution of SOURCENEXT Corporate Profile Corporate History Company Name SOURCENEXT CORPORATION 1996 August SOURCE CORPORATION is founded. Founded August 1996 December Released KYOSOKU95 performance-enhancing Capital 1,330,685,000 yen utility software Number of Employees 107 (as of April 1, 2008) 1997 June Released TOKU-UCHI typing software Sales Volume 13.25 billion yen (March 2008 term end results) 1998 December Released KEIKAI DENWA mobile phone data Members of the Board President & CEO Noriyuki Matsuda editing software Executive Managing Director Satomi Matsuda 1999 October Company name changed to SOURCENEXT Director Kiyoaki Morimoto Annual sales of 4.22 billion yen. Ranked 32nd CORPORATION Kousuke Fujimoto 2000 March Introduced the first "Mileage Service" in the among all Japanese e-commerce sites. 2.99 Download and Install Yukio Aotani history of PC software industry Fumihiko Aoyama million Mail News subscribers (as of the end of March 2008) Automatically June Opened SOURCENEXT eSHOP on the SOU- Tomoaki Kojima RCENEXT Web site In June 2000, SOURCENEXT opened MOBILE was opened as a specialized site In September 2007, SOURCENEXT developed a Outside Director Masaharu Ikuta new “Downstall”(patent pending) feature to February Introduced the first "Reassurance Policy" SOURCENEXT eSHOP on its web site, for mobile phone users. In 2007, Standing Auditor Shozaburo Takano 2001 which allows customers to read about SOURCENEXT launched a special page automatically download, decompress, and install (return policy) in the history of the PC software software purchased via the Web with only a single Outside Auditor Hideaki Kubori product information and make purchases on exclusively for email members, which sells industry click, and set it up in a special section of Outside Auditor Tetsuya Kobayashi the spot. At the same time, we launched our digital products such as PCs, hard disks, SOURCENEXT eSHOP. This new feature can be Description of Business Planning, development, and distribution of software products 2003 February Began the "Commoditizing Strategy", with original Mail News, which introduces and LCD TVs at bargain prices. used to purchase a variety of other software in Business Office Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 15F, 6-10-1, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo flagship products priced in the 1,980 yen price members to SOURCENEXT products, as According to the October 17, 2007 issue of addition to SOURCENEXT products. Making Avg. Employee Age 30.8 (as of April 1, 2008) range well as a variety of products to make the the Nikkei Marketing Journal, downloadable software even simpler and more Traded Tokyo Stock Exchange (First Section) Code : 4344 March Began including Auto-Install feature with computer-centric digital lifestyle more fun SOURCENEXT eSHOP ranked 32nd among accessible will contribute to the spread of the products and convenient, and has continued to all Japanese e-commerce sites, and of software. September Relocated head office to Roppongi, Minato-ku, steadily grow our profits. course first among sites that specialize in In November 2006, SOURCENEXT eSHOP software. Tokyo

2004 November Introduced the Slim Package (with an unfolding Corporate Philosophy cover containing product information) We at SOURCENEXT CORPORATION uphold the following philosophy, 2006 July Released Virus Security ZERO no-update-fee, attempt to share our vision with each and every one of our employees, no-expiration security software and strive to translate it into reality. November Opened SOURCENEXT eSHOP Mobile e-com- SOURCENEXT CORPORATION's Supreme Corporate Strategy merce site for mobile phone users December Listed in Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers Reason for Being: As a corporation that offers products, 2007 June Released KEIKAI DENWA ZERO no-update- Action Guideline: To be faithful to the "SOURCE" in "SOURCENEXT" fee mobile phone data editing software Business Goal: By spreading happiness and excitement to people September Released FUDEOH ZERO no-update-fee post- card creation software all around the globe through excellent products Introduced Downstall feature to eSHOP Corporate Goal: Becoming the most exciting corporation in the world 2008 January Ranked No.1 in units of PC software sold for The three conditions for EXCITING for 2006 (established in April 2006) five consecutive years in "Gfk Japan Certified" To be TRUTHFUL To be ENTERTAINING To provide PLEASURE Ranked No. 1 in units sold in 12 categories in "GfK BEST 1" The total units of PC software sold for all time SOURCE for SOURCENEXT reached 25 million copies To think from the customer's point of view and to look forward to challenges May Released HOMEPAGE ZERO website creation Speed software that supports the latest Web trends June Listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Speedy solutions, speedy performance, speedy reactions, speedy commercialization Exchange Originality

Original services, uniqueness, assertion Universality Trends in Sales per Sales Channel Trends in Ordinary Profit Wide acceptance, world-class excellence, global views (Unit: million yen) In-store sales E-commerce sales (Unit: million yen) Reliability (Fractions under one million yen omitted) (Fractions under one million yen omitted) 16,000 1,000 Have a win-win approach, accurateness, commitment Certifications Obtained 918 13,250 900 Challenge Independence, a positive approach, breakthroughs over status quo 14,000 800 11,548 9,027 Efficiency 700 12,000 10,359 Efficiency in time and cost, goal awareness, flexibility in measures to reach goals 7,109 600 9,200 550 Privacy Mark ISO27001 TRUSTe 6,820 500 EC Group 10,000 8,216 System Team 400 CS Promotion Team 6,139 347 8,000 4,660 300 228 Main Product Partner Companies 200 6,000 Domestic AGENDA Co., Ltd. NEC Corporation Overseas Auralog SA. (France) 100 Companies Companies Antenna House, Inc. Panasonic Solution Technologies Co., Ltd. Disney Interactive Studios (USA) (in alpha- (in alpha- 0 BANDAI VISUAL CO., LTD. Shogakukan Production Co., Ltd. 4,439 betical order) betical order) HAANSOFT, INC. (Korea) 4,000 4,222 CAPCOM CO., LTD TOYO KEIZAI INC. K7 Computing Private Limited (India) 3,556 3,538 -100 3,061 CyberLinkTransDigital CO., LTD. Turbolinux, Inc. Mindscape Asia Pacific Pty Ltd (France) -200 2,000 DIAMOND, Inc. ZENRIN DataCom CO.,LTD. Nuance Communications, Inc. (USA) -331 -300 Ekitan & Co.,Ltd. O&O Software GmbH (Germany) JIJI PRESS LTD. 0 -400 Sun Microsystems, Inc. (USA) Results for fiscal Results for fiscal Results for fiscal Results for fiscal Results for fiscal Results for fiscal Results for fiscal Results for fiscal Results for fiscal Results for fiscal JOINVEST SECURITIES Co., Ltd. year ended March year ended March year ended March year ended March year ended March year ended March year ended March year ended March year ended March year ended March Venture Bridge Co., LTD (Korea) 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 KOEI Co., Ltd. Xemi Computers (Republic of Cyprus) 6 7 Flagship Products

The ZERO series give users access to the latest software versions until the expiration of the official Microsoft support period for each supported OS. ʕĜʑʥʇʑʠ

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TOKU-UCHI Series TOKU-UCHI-SHIKI Series KYOSOKU Series A long-selling series that has A fun series for learning Word, A utility software series that can sold over 6.5 million copies Excel and PowerPoint through be used without difficult since its release in 1997. Users story training featuring the configuration or special can learn touch-typing, one of characters from the TOKU-UCHI operations. the fundamentals of computer series. use, in a game-like setting.

IKINARI PDF Series B’s Recorder GOLD Drive Cleaner When SOURCENEXT A popular domestically SOURCENEXT’s first system introduced the affordable produced CD/DVD writing utility software series released IKINARI PDF series into the software product. as the result of in-house market of mostly high-priced SOURCENEXT acquired the development. Securely erases PDF software, it instantly copyright and trademark rights data on discarded hard disks to became the No.1 in market in 2007, and began selling it in make it unrecoverable. share, and expanded the PDF 2008. software market.

ZUBARI KABU-SHIKI ZENRIN DataCom Digital HONKAKU HONYAKU TOUSHI Map of Japan (Authentic Translation) (ZUBARI Stock Map software that uses map Translation software combining Investment) data from Zenrin, the No. 1 map a basic dictionary of 3.38 million Software that uses movies to maker in Japan. entries and a technical teach the basics of stock dictionary frequently used in investment, and supports business equipped with a realistic simulation via actual world-class translation engine past stock data. from NEC.

Acronis Series KOEI Game Series Disney Series SOURCENEXT offers the A game lineup including the A lineup of popular Disney well-established Acronis hard “Nobunaga no Yabou” software, 27 titles in all, from disk utility series at a reasonable (Nobunaga’s Ambition) and intellectual training and price, which has been well “Sangokushi” (Romance of the educational software to New received by customers. Three Kingdoms) series. Year’s card software.

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GfK BEST1: No. 1 in Units Sold in 12 Out of 25 Categories Total for 2007 in the research of GfK Marketing Services Japan, which gathers statistics on sales of major domestic electronics stores

Security OCR/ Font Map/ Mobile Keyboard Video Editing/ Language Study/ PC/Software Utility Homepage Backup Software Translation Software Traffic Guide Software Software DVD-Related Testing Learning Software Creation Software Software Software Software Software Software Software

Selected “Video Editing/ Selected “Language Study/ Selected “PC/Software Learning” from Selected “Utility” from Selected “Homepage Creation” from Selected “Backup” from Selected “Security” from Selected “OCR/Translation” from Selected “Font” from Selected “Map/Traffic Guide” from Selected “Mobile” from Selected “Keyboard” from DVD-Related” from Testing” from “Personal Computer Software” “Personal Computer Software” “Personal Computer Software” “Personal Computer Software” “Personal Computer Software” “Personal Computer Software” “Personal Computer Software” “Personal Computer Software” “Personal Computer Software” “Personal Computer Software” “Personal Computer Software” “Personal Computer Software”

SOURCENEXT CORPORATION Roppongi Hills Mori Tower 15F, 6-10-1, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-6115 tel. 03-5786-7203 fax. 03-5786-7204 http://www.sourcenext.com/

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