We at Empire Motor Co., Ltd. have now been advancing for 100 years since our company took its first steps in Nihonbashi Ward, Tokyo City (today's Chuo Ward, Metropolitan Tokyo) in 1913. We will greet out 100th anniversary on April 10, 2013, having been in the automobile parts and accessories wholesale business throughout our history. Practicing our corporate philosophy of being Endlessly Unchanging, Daily Innovation, we carefully adapt to our business environment, just as life in the natural world continuously adapts and evolves, as we advance with constant innovation driven by a spirit of creativity. Endlessly Unchanging refers to the trust that forms the foundation of everything we do. Customer satisfaction is our ultimate priority, and integrity and harmony guide us on the path to boundless prosperity. Daily Innovation points to the creation of a new culture, being endowed with original ideas and concepts, and responding to changes in society and the needs of our customers. It means having a global perspective, and being a company that advances internationalization and an information orientation. A company that lasts is a company that has earned trust. We at Empire Motor will continue to preserve the trust of our customers, which we have cultivated during our century of history. We will meet the needs of all our customers with the same unchanging spirit and fresh perspectives, while making a positive contribution to society.