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Mitsubishi Electric to Provide Additional Disaster Relief to Earthquake-affected Areas in Southern Turkey

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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced a donation of 500 air conditioners to Turkey's Ministry of Interior Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) in response to the February 6 earthquake. The donation, valued at approximately 32 million yen, aims to support temporary shelters in southern Turkey. With this contribution, the total support from the Mitsubishi Electric group to earthquake-affected areas rises to around 55 million yen. In addition to the air conditioners, local subsidiaries have provided water, food, and other essentials. The company has also implemented a matching gift program to double employee donations to social welfare organizations.

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  • Donation of 500 air conditioners valued at approximately 32 million yen to earthquake-affected areas.
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TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that Mitsubishi Electric group will provide additional disaster relief in response to a request by Turkey’s Ministry of Interior Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) in the form of 500 air conditioners (equivalent to approx. 32 million yen) to be donated to temporary shelters that are urgently being set up in southern Turkey following the earthquake that struck the region on February 6.

In addition to previously announced donations, Mitsubishi Electric's local subsidiaries in Turkey have been providing assistance to the affected areas since the earthquake, including donations of water, food, other daily necessities and human blood. In addition to these support activities, Mitsubishi Electric group will now deliver air conditioners to help improve the living environment in the affected areas.

This brings the total amount of the group's support to the areas affected by the earthquake in southern Turkey to the equivalent of approx. 55 million yen. In addition, Mitsubishi Electric group also raised funds through the Mitsubishi Electric SOCIO-ROOTS Fund, a matching gift program under which the company matched and doubled the amount of donations made by its employees to social welfare facilities and organizations.

Mitsubishi Electric group expresses its deepest sympathy to all those affected by the earthquake and sincerely hopes for the earliest possible recovery of the disaster-stricken areas.

For the full text, please visit: www.MitsubishiElectric.com/news/

Customer Inquiries

EMEA Section, Regional Marketing Division

Global Strategic Planning & Marketing Group

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

gog.europe@pd.mitsubishielectric.co.jp

www.MitsubishiElectric.com/

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Takeyoshi Komatsu

Public Relations Division

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Tel: +81-3-3218-2346

prd.gnews@nk.MitsubishiElectric.co.jp

www.MitsubishiElectric.com/news/

Source: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

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What is Mitsubishi Electric's stock symbol?

The stock symbol for Mitsubishi Electric is MIELY.

When did the earthquake in Turkey occur?

The earthquake in Turkey occurred on February 6.

How much has Mitsubishi Electric donated for disaster relief in Turkey?

Mitsubishi Electric has donated approximately 55 million yen in total for disaster relief in Turkey.

What items are included in Mitsubishi Electric's donation to Turkey?

Mitsubishi Electric's donation includes 500 air conditioners and additional essentials like water and food.

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