2014

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Date	Title
Dec.25, 2014	Transfer of Business from SHIONO SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD. to Subsidiary of Minebea and the Conclusion of the Asset Transfer Agreement Minebea Co., Ltd. made an announcement of "Notice regarding the Transfer of Business From SHIONO SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD. to a Newly-established Subsidiary of Minebea" on December 1, 2014 stating that Minebea will establish a new wholly-owned subsidiary to acquire the business and assets of SHIONO SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD. as a sponsor of SHIONO, which had worked with and gained support from the Small and Medium Enterprise Revitalization Support Council in Tokyo for the formulation of its revitalization plan.
Dec.22, 2014	Announcement of the Acquisition of Sartorius Mechatronics T&H GmbH and its subsidiaries Minebea Co., Ltd. hereby announces that it has reached a resolution at a board of directors meeting held on December 19, 2014 and signed an agreement to acquire all the shares of Sartorius Mechatronics T&H GmbH and its subsidiaries through the companies first joint investment with Development Bank of Japan Inc.
Dec.19, 2014	Notice of Personnel Changes Minebea Co., Ltd. hereby announces executive changes.
Dec.1, 2014	Notice regarding Transfer of Business from SHIONO SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD. to a Newly-established Subsidiary of Minebea Minebea Co., Ltd. hereby announces that it will establish a new wholly-owned subsidiary to acquire the business and assets of SHIONO SEISAKUSHO CO., LTD. which had worked with and gained support from the Small and Medium Enterprise Revitalization Support Council in Tokyo for the formulation of its revitalization plan. The companies will enter into an agreement for such business and asset transfer.
Nov.17, 2014	Announcement of the Korea Fair Trade Commission on the Trading of Small-sized Ball Bearings
Nov.5, 2014	Notice Regarding Revisions to Dividend Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2015 Minebea Co., Ltd. announced today that it has revised dividend forecast announced on July 31, 2014 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015 (from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015) in light of recent business conditions.
Oct.30, 2014	"Wavy Nozzle" – a Newly-Introduced "Programmable Coolant System" for Small Machine Tools ! Removes Machining Dust and Chips Efficiently through Swing Jetting of Coolants ! Machining Assembly Business Unit of the Machined Component Manufacturing Headquarters at Minebea Co., Ltd. has developed and newly launched an auxiliary device for small machine tools named "Wavy Nozzle" for removing machine dust and chips through swing jetting of coolants.
Oct.28, 2014	Notice Regarding Revisions to the Half-Year and Full-Year Consolidated Business Forecasts for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2015 Minebea Co., Ltd. announced today that it has revised the half-year and full-year consolidated business forecasts announced on July 31, 2014 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015 in light of recent business conditions.
Oct.1, 2014	(Correction) Regarding the English Name of a Ball Bearing Manufacturing and Sales Joint Venture Company established in Zejiang Province in China Minebea Co., Ltd. announces a correction regarding the English name of a joint venture company established in Cixi City, Zejiang Province in China for the manufacture and sales of ball bearings, included in its press release dated August 28, 2014.
Sept.26, 2014	Announcement Regarding Liquidation of Subsidiaries Minebea Co., Ltd. hereby announces that it has decided to liquidate three consolidated subsidiaries of Minebea, based on the resolution at a Board of Directors meeting held on September 26, 2014.
Sept.26, 2014	Announcement Regarding Business Transfer and Liquidation of Subsidiary Minebea Co., Ltd. hereby announces that, at a Board of Directors meeting held on September 26, 2014, it has resolved to acquire all the business of NMB Electro Precision, Inc. a consolidated subsidiary of Minebea, and liquidate it.
Aug.28, 2014	Minebea Launches Ball Bearing Joint Venture in China Minebea Co., Ltd. has announced today that its Chinese subsidiary, Minebea Electronics & Hi-Tech Components (Shanghai) Ltd. has established a ball bearing manufacturing and sales company in China's Zhejiang Province jointly with a Chinese precision bearing manufacturer, Ningbo WT Bearing Co., Ltd.. The new joint venture company is slated to start operating in early October of this year.
July 31, 2014	Notice Regarding Revisions to the Half-Year and Full-Year Consolidated Business Forecasts for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2015 Minebea Co., Ltd. announced today that it has revised the half-year and full-year consolidated business forecasts announced on May 9, 2014 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015, in light of recent business conditions.
July 31, 2014	Notice Regarding Revisions to Dividend Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2015 Minebea Co., Ltd. announced today that it has revised dividend forecast announced on May 9, 2014 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015 (from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015), in light of recent business conditions.
July 31, 2014	Subscription for Shares of JAPAN 3D DEVICES Co., Ltd. through Third Party Allotment At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on July 31, 2014, Minebea Co., Ltd. resolved to subscribe for the new shares of JAPAN 3D DEVICES Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of high precision 3D molded thin glasses, including concave mirrors (reflectors), etc. for use in head-up displays for automobiles through third party allotment. Okamoto Glass, J3DD and Minebea have entered into the relevant agreements as of the same date.
July 18, 2014	Determination of Details of Issuance of Stock Options (Stock Acquisition Rights) for Directors Compensation Minebea Co., Ltd. today announced that the pending items regarding issuance of stock options for Directors Compensation resolved at the Board of Directors of the Company held on June 27, 2014 and adopted by the resolution dated July 3, 2014, have been determined.
July 3, 2014	Notice of Partial Amendments to the Issuance of Stock Options (Stock Acquisition Rights) to Directors Compensation Minebea Co., Ltd. announces that partial amendments to the issuance of stock options (stock acquisition rights) for Directors (excluding outside directors), which was resolved at its Board of Directors held on June 27, 2014, have been resolved at the Board of Directors of the Company dated July 3, 2014.
June 27, 2014	Issuance of Stock Options (Stock Acquisition Rights) for Directors Compensation Minebea Co., Ltd. today announced that the Board of Directors of the Company held on June 27, 2014 has resolved to issue stock options for Directors Compensation.
June 27, 2014	Our Views and Policy Regarding Reduction of the Share-trading Units
May 30, 2014	Notice of Personnel Changes Minebea Co., Ltd. hereby announces the executive changes decided at the Board of Directors meeting held today.
May 30, 2014	Renewal of Countermeasures to Large-Scale Acquisitions of Minebea Shares (Takeover Defense Measures) Minebea Co., Ltd. announces that its board of directors approved the renewal of its plan for countermeasures to large-scale acquisitions of the shares in the Company at the board of directors meeting held today. The Renewal will be subject to approval by the shareholders at the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of the Company to be held on June 27, 2014.
May 29, 2014	Minebea to Participate in China Auto Parts & Service Show 2014 Minebea Co., Ltd. will participate in the "China Auto Parts & Service Show 2014" (opening to the public from June 5 through June 7, 2014) in Shanghai, China.
May 9, 2014	Notice Regarding Differences between Non-consolidated Earnings for the FY Ended March 31, 2014 and those for the Previous FY Minebea Co., Ltd. hereby announces the differences between its non-consolidated earnings for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 and those for the previous fiscal year.
May 9, 2014	Notice on Recording of Losses on Valuation of Stocks and Investments in Capital of Subsidiaries and Affiliates (Non-consolidated financial statements) Minebea Co., Ltd. hereby announces that it has recorded extraordinary losses on valuation of stocks and investments in capital of subsidiaries and affiliates on a non-consolidated basis in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.
May 2, 2014	Minebea's Automotive Quality Assurance Division Acquired IECQ Independent Testing Laboratory Certification Automotive Quality Assurance Division of Electronic Device and Component Manufacturing Headquarters at Minebea Co., Ltd. obtained an Independent Testing Laboratory certification based on the IEC Quality Assessment System for Electronic Components. (certification obtained as of November 1, 2013).
Apr.1, 2014	Notice regarding Completion of Joint Venture Establishment with Iwasaki Electric Co., Ltd. and Koizumi Lighting Technology Corp. for the Development of Lighting Equipment Minebea Co., Ltd. completed as of today the establishment of Joint Venture Company with Iwasaki Electric Co., Ltd. and Koizumi Lighting Technology Corp. for the development of lighting equipment.
Mar.10, 2014	Announcement of a sale of shares of Hysonic Co., Ltd. by Minebea's subsidiary in Korea On March 7, 2014, Minebea Co., Ltd. hereby announces that its 50.85% owned subsidiary in Korea, Moatech Co., Ltd., agreed to sell 25% stake of Hysonic Co., Ltd. to four individual investors including two management members of Hysonic. Moatech currently owns 33.58% stake of Hysonic, and 25% of which will be sold to the buyer by March 25, 2014.
Feb.4, 2014	Notice regarding Revisions to the Full-Year Consolidated Business and Dividend Forecasts for the Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2014 Minebea Co., Ltd. announced today that it has revised the full-year consolidated business forecast announced on November 1, 2013 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014 and also has revised dividend forecast for the same period, in light of recent business conditions.
Feb.3, 2014	Notice on Joint Venture Establishment with Iwasaki Electric Co., Ltd. and Koizumi Lighting Technology Corp. for the Development of Lighting Equipment Minebea Co., Ltd. hereby announces that, at a Board of Directors meeting held on February 3, 2014, it has resolved to establish a new joint venture company with Iwasaki Electric Co., Ltd., a leading supplier of outdoor lighting and other lighting products, and Koizumi Lighting Technology Corp. one of the major provider of indoor lighting fixtures.

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