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Panasonic Donates for Cyclone Victims in Myanmar

Osaka, Japan - Panasonic, the leading brand for which Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is best known, today announced the company will donate a total of 10 million yen (approximately US$100,000) to aid victims and support the recovery of areas affected by Cyclone Nargis that struck Southern Myanmar, including Yangon, on May 2.

Panasonic and its employees feel deep compassion for victims of the cyclone and sincerely hope for swift recovery of the people and areas in Myanmar affected by the disaster.

About Panasonic
Best known for its Panasonic brand name, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products for a wide range of consumer, business, and industrial needs. Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated net sales of 9.07 trillion yen (US$90.52 billion) for the year ended March 31, 2008. The company's shares are listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and New York (NYSE:MC) stock exchanges. For more information on the company and the Panasonic brand, visit the company's website at http://panasonic.net/.