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August 21, 2012

TOSHIBA NAMES CT BUSINESS UNIT SENIOR DIRECTOR

TUSTIN, Calif., Aug. 21, 2012 – Further strengthening its executive leadership, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. named Satrajit Misra senior director, CT Business Unit. Building on Toshiba’s extensive success in the CT market, in this position Misra will implement tactical and strategic marketing plans for Toshiba’s CT product line to enhance visibility for Toshiba and its products within the marketplace.

“Satrajit Misra’s deep knowledge of medical imaging and informatics is an ideal fit as we continue to partner with customers on integrated diagnostic solutions,” said Doug Ryan, vice president, Marketing and Strategic Development, Toshiba. “His expertise will help Toshiba maintain its CT leadership position.”

 Prior to joining Toshiba, Misra served as senior director and head of product marketing for Nuclear Medicine at Philips Healthcare and was a medical systems director of business management at Siemens. Misra began his career as a system developer in Bangalore, India. He has a bachelor of science and a bachelor of technology in applied physics from the University of Calcutta in India and attended the School of Business and Economic Studies at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom.

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 world-leading diversified manufacturer, solutions provider and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products and systems. Toshiba Group brings innovation and imagination to a wide range of businesses: digital products, including LCD TVs, notebook PCs, retail solutions and MFPs; electronic devices, including semiconductors, storage products and materials; industrial and social infrastructure systems, including power generation systems, smart community solutions, medical systems and escalators & elevators; and home appliances.

Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 550 consolidated companies, with 202,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 6.1 trillion yen (US$74 billion). Visit Toshiba’s website at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.