Establishment of the Lay Judge Leave System

The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. has established the Lay Judge Leave System in accordance with the Furukawa Electric Group Basic CSR Policy^{(Note 1)} in preparation for the commencement of the lay judge system on May 21, 2009.

Outline of the Lay Judge Leave System

1. Purpose
   The Lay Judge Leave System has been established for the purpose of contributing to society by enabling Company employees to easily fulfill their societal responsibilities as a lay judge.
2. Coverage
   All employees who work for the Company (including temporary workers and part-timers) will be eligible for the Lay Judge Leave System.
3. Number of days granted
   The necessary period for engaging in duty when employees are chosen as a lay judge candidate, a lay judge or a supplementary lay judge.
4. Leave treatment
   Leave to act as a lay judge will be granted separately from an annual paid holiday as a special paid holiday (100% paid).

(Note 1)The Furukawa Electric Group Basic CSR Policy:
We fully recognize the responsibilities of the Furukawa Electric Group to society and will strive to maintain and improve on sound, open relationships with all our stakeholders, while contributing to the sustainable development of society through corporate, environmental and social activities.