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July 15, 2013

TOSHIBA NAMES X-RAY VASCULAR BUSINESS UNIT DIRECTOR

TUSTIN, Calif., July 15, 2013 – Enhancing its product leadership team, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. has named David Sloop director, X-ray Vascular Business Unit. Sloop will be responsible for implementing strategic marketing plans to drive growth and profitability of Toshiba’s X-ray Vascular product line.

“David Sloop came to Toshiba in 2012 with 22 years of experience in the healthcare industry and a remarkable ability to grow business,” said Nancy Gillen, vice president, Marketing, Toshiba. “His extensive experience in diagnostic imaging, and meeting and exceeding customer requirements, make him the ideal candidate to lead Toshiba’s XR/VL Business Unit.”

Sloop’s career includes positions in business unit management, new business development, consultative and solutions sales, and contract negotiations. Before this new role, Sloop was a key account executive for Toshiba, responsible for developing relationships and business with high-profile regional accounts. Prior to that, Sloop spent 13 years at Siemens Healthcare, most recently as manager, West Zone Business Unit, Angiography/X-ray Division. Sloop has a bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University and is a graduate of UCLA’s School of Respiratory Therapy.

About Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.

With headquarters in Tustin, Calif., Toshiba America Medical Systems (TAMS) markets, sells, distributes and services radiology and cardiovascular systems, including CT, MR, ultrasound, X-ray and cardiovascular equipment, 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. Visit Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation’s website at www.toshibamedicalsystems.com.

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 210,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing 5.8 trillion yen (US$61.7 billion). Visit Toshiba’s website at www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm.