Headquarters News

Osaka, Japan - Panasonic Corporation today announced its donations to aid victims and support the recovery of the areas in Southeast Asia and the Pacific that were affected by the recent spate of natural disasters.

Panasonic will donate, including monetary and in-kind donations, a total of 10 million yen for victims of the Sumatra earthquake, five million yen for typhoon victims in the Philippines and two million yen for earthquake victims of Samoa.

Panasonic and its employees offer their condolences to the victims and their families and sincerely hope for swift recovery of the people and areas affected by the disasters.

About Panasonic

Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products for a wide range of consumer, business, and industrial needs. Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated net sales of 7.77 trillion yen (US$78.4 billion) for the year ended March 31, 2009. The company's shares are listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and New York (NYSE: PC) stock exchanges. For more information on the company and the Panasonic brand, visit the company's website at http://panasonic.net.