Asti Corporation authorizes a Buyback Plan.

ASTI CORPORATION is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of in-car electrical components, home electronics, communications and control equipment. The Company operates in three business segments. The In-car Electrical Components segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of electronics control units, air condition control systems, in-car and marine wire harnesses. The Home Electronic segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale electronic control boards for washing machines, dish washers and drying tumblers. The Communications and Control Equipment segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of communication switch units and industrial robot controller boards. The Company is also engaged in the power electronics business and the medical business.