MHI to Make Donation for Earthquake/Tsunami Victims

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) extends its deepest sympathies to the countless victims of the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami that wreaked havoc on widespread areas of the Tohoku region on March 11.

As an expression of our grave concern and strong desire to offer our utmost assistance at this tragic time, the MHI Group has decided to provide relief aid in an amount equivalent to 500 million yen to support relief and recovery efforts in the affected areas. Details concerning where and how the aid will be disbursed are currently being worked out.

Already MHI has launched initiatives to do everything within its capabilities to help achieve recovery in the affected regions as quickly as possible, including the dispatch of company engineers, provision of material support, etc.

We will continue to do everything we can in the coming days to help respond to the needs of victims and all others affected by this tragic disaster.