Personal information we hold as of March 31, 2005 and personal information acquired on or after April 1, 2005 will be handled within the scope of purposes as follows (however, this applies when personal information is acquired directly in ways other than in writing or when personal information is acquired indirectly);
A. Shareholder information
	We entrust stock transfer agency functions to trustworthy agencies, and strictly protects shareholders’ personal datainformation through confidentiality agreements. At the same time, Minebea uses that information within the range of purposes pertaining to contribution of fair stock trading, appropriate shareholders meeting operation, and sending necessary documents to shareholders.
B. Investor information
	Investors’ personal information will be handled within the range of purposes pertaining to providing investors appropriately our information in a timely manner and allowing them to accurately understand our business details and results.
C. Customer information
	Customers’ personal information will be handled within the range of purposes pertaining to carrying out appropriately and without delay business related to our product development & design, manufacturing, sales, etc.
D. Business partner information
	Personal information concerning business partners will be handled within the range of purposes pertaining to our appropriate procurement of items such as raw materials, parts, and packaging and crating materials.
E. Job applicant information
	Applicant personal information will be handled within the range of purposes pertaining to fair job offering, application, selection and employment.
	Customer, business partner, investor, and job applicant information may be shared with our domestic and overseas subsidiaries (not limited to fully owned subsidiaries, and may also include indirectly owned subsidiaries) within the scope of purposes in 1., above, under the responsibility of Minebea Co., Ltd. (1-8-1 Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8662).