Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. authorizes a Buyback Plan.

Nippon Tungsten Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based company primarily engaged in manufacturing and sale of machine parts, electrical parts and other related business. The Company operates in two segments. The Machine Parts segment is engaged in manufacturing and sales of magnetic head substrates, NT die cutters, automation and labor saving equipment, etc. The Electrical Parts segment is engaged in manufacturing and sales of tungsten wires, electrical contacts, electrodes etc. Other businesses include building management, insurance agent business, etc.