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January 17, 2012

DONALD FOWLER NAMED PRESIDENT OF TOSHIBA AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS

TUSTIN, Calif., Jan. 12, 2012 – Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. announced today that Donald L. Fowler has been named president of the company. Fowler will continue to drive the growth of Toshiba’s multi-modality business in the United States and reinforce the company’s commitment to and position of industry leadership in customer satisfaction.

“Mr. Fowler has an outstanding background in the diagnostic imaging market and is well regarded by his Toshiba colleagues and throughout the industry,” said Satoshi Tsunakawa, president and CEO of Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation (TMSC). “His influence and leadership will serve Toshiba well as we strive to grow market share in the U.S.”

Fowler joined Toshiba America Medical Systems as general manager and senior vice president in April, 2011 with over 25 years experience in the industry. Before joining Toshiba, he held the position of vice president, MR Business Unit, at Siemens Medical Solutions, USA (Healthcare Sector). He had profit and loss responsibility for a large matrix organization and oversaw sales and marketing, while also setting the business direction for sales, service, marketing and research. Fowler also has significant international experience having spent three years abroad with global responsibility for sales and marketing.

About Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.

With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems (TAMS) markets, sells, distributes and services diagnostic imaging systems, and coordinates clinical diagnostic imaging research for all modalities in the United States. For more information, visit the TAMS website at www.medical.toshiba.com

About Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation

Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a leading worldwide provider of medical diagnostic imaging systems and comprehensive medical solutions, such as CT, X-ray and vascular, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and MRI systems, as well as information systems for medical institutions. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation has been providing medical products for over 80 years. Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toshiba.

About Toshiba

Toshiba is a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products, spanning digital products, such as LCD TVs, notebook PCs and hard disc drives; electronic devices and components, such as semiconductors; social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 490 companies, with 203,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.3 trillion yen (US$77 billion).