March 16, 2006

Tokyo (March 16, 2006) Konica Minolta Group announces the appointment of president of a business company to be effective as of April 1, 2006.

Business Company: Konica Minolta Business Technologies, Inc.

Akio Kitani
Representative Director, President (Currently, Managing Director)

Akio Kitani is scheduled to be promoted to Senior Executive Officer, currently Executive Officer, of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. as of April 1, 2006.