In April 2007, Yamanashi Chuo Bank started a three-year medium-term management plan called Evolution 2010. The central theme is to serve as a source of constantly evolving financial services that provide support for our customers.

Evolution 2010 is firmly grounded in our corporate philosophy of maintaining "locally based operations and sound management." We are dedicated to contributing to the prosperity and economic development of our home region. Our core strategy is to supply all customers, whether a company or an individual, with solutions that target their respective requirements. All companies in the Yamanashi Chuo Bank Group are focusing their energy on achieving the goals of Evolution 2010.

We will continue to conduct operations in a manner that earns the trust of our customers as well as shareholders and other investors. In addition, we are determined to use the current medium-term management plan to expand and upgrade our activities and to achieve further gains in corporate value. I ask for your continued understanding and support as we take the actions needed to achieve these goals.