Akasaka has always been the center of our activities, but in Spring 2008, the ACT Theater, BLITZ, the Biz Tower and other facilities were added to our Big Hat Broadcast Center, representing the finishing touches on a new focal point of information and culture.

TBS has continued to make various changes so as to become a broadcaster that viewers can trust and identify with, and one that is constantly taking on new challenges. On April 1st 2009, Tokyo Broadcasting System, Inc. became a certified broadcast holding company, and its name changed to Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings, Inc. (TBS Holdings). TBS Television, Inc., our affiliate company, has assumed the broadcast license, and taken over the rights and duties of our broadcasting and audiovisual businesses.

TBS, Inc., from hereon, will be listed as TBS Holdings, Inc. The group’s objective is to ensure the efficient and flexible management of TBS Television, Inc., TBS Radio & Communications, Inc., and our 35 affiliate companies. Under the new organization, the management and staff will be unified in making utmost efforts to heighten our corporate value and brand as a broadcasting business. Our aim is to become the best media group that provides the most powerful content and software in the areas of information, entertainment, lifestyle and culture.

You can expect great things from the new TBS Group. We look forward to seeing you at akasaka Sacas!