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December

Dec. 26, 2006	Steel Plantech and Sojitz Receive An Order of Cold Leveller to be Installed at Plate Shop of ILVA under the Riva Group, Italy's Largest Steel Mills
Dec. 25, 2006	Sojitz to Introduce Divisional Global Strategy and Management System and Change to 5 Regions of Overseas Operation
Dec. 21, 2006	Notice Regarding the Corporate Separation of Cosmetics Business [PDF : 116KB]
Dec. 13, 2006	Sojitz to Establish Wholesale Food Distribution Company in China -New establishment of General Distribution Center with Three Temperature Zones-

November

Nov. 30, 2006	Sojitz Foods Signs Character License Agreement with Sanrio Co., Ltd. to Develop Commercial Frozen Food Hello Kitty Snack Series
Nov. 24, 2006	Sojitz Receives Order from Japan Coast Guard for 3 Units of Maritime Patrol Aircraft
Nov. 20, 2006	Sojitz to Double its Chemical Tank Facility Capacity in Vietnam -Changing Corporate Name to Sojitz Chemical Distribution Service to Expand Sales-
Nov. 20, 2006	Nippon Light Metal Company Ltd. and Sojitz Corporation Sign Basic Agreement with Vietnam National Chemical Corporation and South Basic Chemicals on Feasibility Study for Construction of Aluminum Hydroxide Plant for Chemical Processing Applications-Asia's largest project to produce aluminum hydroxide for chemical processing applications-

October

Oct. 31, 2006	Announcement of Interim Results (For the six-month period ended September 30,2006)
Oct. 31, 2006	Sojitz Revises Interim and Full-year Forecasts for Fiscal 2006 [PDF : 16KB]
Oct. 27, 2006	Notice Regarding Dissolution of Subsidiary [PDF : 30KB]
Oct. 16, 2006	Subsidiary Nissho Electronics Revises Interim Forecasts [PDF : 62KB]
Oct. 16, 2006	Subsidiary Pla Matels Revises Interim Forecasts [PDF : 61KB]
Oct. 12, 2006	Sojitz to Enter into Flexible Printed Circuit Market -Forms business alliance with Sakai Electronic Industry to establish a manufacturing company in Vietnam-

September

Sep. 19, 2006	EBISTRADE to Set Up 'ClasSeek' Premium Ticket Sales Website Offering Special Seating for Classical Music Concerts-The first in the ticket sales industry to allow purchasers to confirm how the stage can be viewed from the seat prior to purchase-
Sep. 15, 2006	Sojitz to Release British 'Admiral' Brand Autumn & Winter Shoe Collection
Sep. 8, 2006	EBISTRADE Receives First Contract from Overseas for Bottled Liquid Checker -Aiming at sales expansion in the overseas markets amid rising concerns over terrorism-
Sep. 4, 2006	Sojitz Group Forms Alliance with Deutsche Lufthansa AG to Reinforce Operations related to Business Aircraft -Mutual Utilization of Aircraft Charter Service in Europe and Asia-

August

Aug. 31, 2006	Sojitz Acquires Onshore Crude Oil Production Block in Egypt -Execution of Investments in Best Working Interests in the Fields of Energy Resources-
Aug. 28, 2006	Sojitz to Enter Into Emission Trading Business -Promotion of Business to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Methane Collection Jointly with Leading Chinese Coal Company-
Aug. 24, 2006	Notice Regarding Dissolution of Affiliate [PDF : 30KB]
Aug. 17, 2006	ANA, HACS and Sojitz Create Pilot Leasing Company -New company CReW to address ANA pilot needs and worldwide flight crew demand-
Aug. 15, 2006	Additional Interest Acquired in Australia's Minerva Coal Mine -Sojitz to increase its interest through execution of preemptive right-
Aug. 10, 2006	Sojitz and Kawasaki Plant Systems to Receive 13 Billion Yen Order for Pakistan's Largest Urea Production Facility -Contributing to active demand for fertilizer in Pakistan-
Aug. 1, 2006	Notice Regarding Dissolution of Subsidiary [PDF : 30KB]

July

Jul. 27, 2006	Announcement of Financial Results (First Quarter ended June 30, 2006)
Jul. 12, 2006	Notice Regarding Dissolution of Subsidiary [PDF : 19KB]
Jul. 12, 2006	Sojitz Chemical to be First Japanese Company to Invest in Chinese Dolomite Mining Company -Enabling a steady supply of quality dolomite through its participation-
Jul. 6, 2006	Launch of New Type Suitcase 'TITAN X2' -Offering astonishing lightness and impact resistance, made from material used for astronaut helmets-
Jul. 5, 2006	Fuji Heavy Industries and Sojitz to Launch Full-fledged SUBARU Car Sales Operations in Ukraine -Aiming to double sales volume in 2007 through new company, Subaru Ukraine-

June

Jun. 28, 2006	Sojitz Releases Multifunctional Shower Head 'Ionic + (plus)' for Home Use -Introduction of latest technology, highly-valued by beauty salons, for use in home shower rooms-
Jun. 28, 2006	Sojitz and Nippon Light Metal Company to Undertake Feasibility Study for Construction of Aluminum Hydroxide Plant for Chemical Processing Applications in Vietnam
Jun. 26, 2006	Sojitz, together with Thirty-two Companies such as Woodland and Adecco, Establishes 'J-SOX Preparatory Association' -To provide Know-how about and Services concerning J-SOX-
Jun. 26, 2006	Sojitz, DBJ and KlockWorx Set Up 'Japan Contents Investment Business Limited Partnership' in an Effort to Promote Export of Japanese Animation Content
Jun. 23, 2006	Sojitz and Nippon Sharyo Sign Engineering Support Contract concerning Railway Freight Car Production in Russia -Introducing Advanced Japanese Railway Freight Car Manufacturing Technology-
Jun. 22, 2006	Sojitz Group Company Daiichibo to Commercialize New Type Cool Fabric with its Unique Technology -Sales to commence under trade name 'Center Island' for spring and summer of 2007-
Jun. 22, 2006	Final Decision Made on Investment in Frade Oil Field Project, the Federated Republic of Brazil -The First Oil Production Ever in Brazil by the Japanese Company-
Jun. 15, 2006	Sojitz Corporation Enters into Exclusive Agency Agreement with Pharmidex, a U.K. Venture Company Developing New Drug Screening Technology

May

May. 29, 2006	Sojitz Group Aids Efforts for Earthquake Victims in Indonesia's Central Java Province
May. 23, 2006	Notice Regarding the Corporate Separation of Forest Products Business [PDF : 109KB]
May. 16, 2006	Notice Regarding Completion of Conversion of 1st Series Class I Preferred Stock to Common Stock [PDF : 21KB]

April

Apr. 28, 2006	Announcement of Financial Results for the Year Ended
Apr. 28, 2006	Three-year Medium-term Management Plan New Stage 2008
Apr. 28, 2006	Notice Regarding Reorganization of Capital Structure Through Eliminating Preferred Shares [PDF : 408KB]
Apr. 28, 2006	Notice Concerning Merger With Subsidiary (2) [PDF : 116KB]
Apr. 28, 2006	Notice Concerning Merger With Subsidiary (1) [PDF : 141KB]
Apr. 26, 2006	Sojitz Commences Gas and Crude Oil Production in the UK North Sea and Qatar Successively -Achievements from Investments in Working Interests in the Fields of Energy Resources-
Apr. 17, 2006	Sojitz Jewelry to Launch its Original 'Hanamori' Brand -Making the Flowers that Monet Loved into Jewelry-
Apr. 17, 2006	Sojitz Takes Stake in Film Distribution Company KlockWorx -Aiming to Develop a Consistent System from Content Planning & Creation, Distribution to Video/DVD Sales-
Apr. 14, 2006	Conclusion of Basic Agreement concerning Establishment of 'Distribution Market for Seeds of Drug Discovery and Development/Basic Technologies'
Apr. 14, 2006	Revisions to Forecasts by Subsidiary Pla Matels [PDF : 38KB]
Apr. 6, 2006	Sojitz and Cosmo Oil Commence Crude Oil Production for Qatar Project -Introduction of Environmentally-friendly Gas Injection-
Apr. 6, 2006	Sojitz and UFJ Central Lease Establish AircraftOperating Leasing Company in Iceland
Apr. 3, 2006	Sojitz Receives Broadcasting Equipment Order from Vietnam Television -Becomes the First Japanese Company to be Awarded an Order for Vietnam,with the Largest Order Volume-
Apr. 3, 2006	Sojitz Corporation of America Receives 32.5 Billion Yen Order for Electric Commuter Trains for the United States -Order Received Jointly with Korea's Hyundai Motor Group-

March

Mar. 29, 2006	Sojitz Acquires FSC Certification for its Forestry Business in Vietnam -First Certification Acquisition in Vietnam for Joint Forestry Project with Oji Paper-
Mar. 23, 2006	Sojitz to Launch Ecology Sandals 'cocomods' -First of their Kind in Japan to Use Earth- and People-friendly Natural Coconut Fiber-
Mar. 14, 2006	Notice Concerning Dissolution of Subsidiary [PDF : 10KB]
Mar. 13, 2006	Sojitz to Acquire Processed Marine Products Business -Further Strengthening of Downstream Business in the Food Sector-
Mar. 1, 2006	New Cartoon Show 'Bakegyamon' to be Broadcasted on TV from April 2006

February

Feb. 28, 2006	Sojitz joins Isuzu Motors to Establish a Truck & Bus Sales Company in the Ukraine
Feb. 28, 2006	Notice Concerning Dissolution of Subsidiary [PDF : 21KB]
Feb. 27, 2006	EBISTRADE Establishes 'tavinci' (http://www.tavinci.jp/),a Travel Information Website in Pursuance for Satisfaction for Adults -Website is loaded with much-valued information,targeting people in their 40's or older who enjoy style-specific travel-
Feb. 27, 2006	Sojitz to Construct Veneer Processing Plant in the Russian Far East -The First Japan-Russia Veneer Project-
Feb. 24, 2006	Organizational change and changes in directors and general personnel [PDF : 73KB]
Feb. 21, 2006	Commercialization of 'New Eco-Poser 530 - Minipo',a High Performance Disposer for Condominiums -Realization of the Smallest Body, and Adoption of All Stainless Steel Grinding Chamber for the First Time in the Industry-
Feb. 21, 2006	Relief efforts for the Landslide in Leyte Island,Philippines
Feb. 17, 2006	Sojitz and Fuji IT to Jointly Develop 'Food Labeling Management System' - Realization of Prompt and Accurate Product Labeling to Provide Information on Product, Food Additives and Allergenic Substances-
Feb. 15, 2006	Sojitz and Applied Communication Establish 'Amasia Corporation' to Provide Chinese Language Learning Service -Commencement of Corporate Service Provision Combining Online- and In-school Lessons-
Feb. 13, 2006	Launch of 'plu*e ' Brand White Day Limited Edition -Sale of Jewelry Designed by Top Manicurist Eriko Kurosaki to Commence from February 15-
Feb. 8, 2006	Notice Concerning Dissolution of Subsidiaries [PDF : 28KB]
Feb. 2, 2006	Notice Concerning Dissolution of Subsidiaries [PDF : 60KB]

January

Jan. 30, 2006	Announcement of Financial Results (Third Quarter Ended December 31, 2005)
Jan. 26, 2006	Sojitz to Expand Floor Area of ‘Mallage Saga’ - ‘109 CINEMAS’ Makes Inroads into Kyushu-
Jan. 19, 2006	Notice Concerning Dissolution of Subsidiary [PDF : 22KB]
Jan. 16, 2006	Sojitz to Become the First Sogo Shosha to Make Full-scale Entry into Recycling Power Generation Business -Contributions to Environmental Conservation and Securing Resources-
Jan. 11, 2006	Sojitz Commences Manufacture and Sale of DVD 'I Love Maus!' and 'Anthology of English Poetry' for Sale Nationwide
Jan. 10, 2006	Sojitz to Start Import of Environmentally - Friendly Plantation Materials South Sea Timber from the Solomon Islands and Conifer Woodchips from Australia
Jan. 6, 2006	Notice Concerning Dissolution of Subsidiary [PDF : 22KB]

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