We would like to extend our deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in the 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake and convey our sincere sympathies to those who were affected in the disaster areas.
We have confirmed the safety of all employees of Sumitomo Corporation and Sumitomo Corporation Tohoku Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Corporation Tohoku will temporarily suspend its operations.
We have started taking various measures to provide support to the disaster area.
We are sincerely praying for the quick recovery of the disaster-struck region.
Sumitomo Corporation to Provide Monetary Donation
Sumitomo Corporation (President and CEO: Susumu Kato; Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo) hereby announces that it will provide monetary donation in the amount of 400 million yen toward relief efforts and the earliest recovery from this disaster.
We intend to provide as much support as possible.
We will continue updating announcements regarding our activities on the website.