Toshiba Corporation (TYO: 6502) is a leader in the development and manufacture of information and communications systems, electronic devices and components, consumer products, power systems and social infrastructure systems. In 135 years of operation, the company has established a tradition of achievement, recorded numerous industry firsts and made many valuable contributions to technology and society. It has over 740 consolidated subsidiaries, approximately 204,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of over US$ 78 billion.