Sony Bank Reaches Convenience Store ATM Usage Agreement with LAWSON ATM Networks and E-net

July 10, 2008

Sony Bank Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Financial Holdings, today announced an ATM affiliation agreement with LAWSON ATM Networks, Inc. and E-net Co., Ltd. Under this agreement, Sony Bank's accountholders will be able to withdraw and deposit cash at ATMs situated in Lawson convenience stores, MINISTOP convenience stores and superstores from autumn 2008. As of June 30, 2008, LAWSON ATM Networks operated 5,651 ATMs in 36 prefectures, while E-net operated 8,468 ATMs in 35 prefectures. The exact service commencement date, as well as user fees and other service details, will be announced later.

Note: This is an English-language summary of a Japanese announcement made by Sony Bank on July 10, 2008. The summary was prepared by Sony Financial Holdings Inc. solely for the convenience of non-Japanese readers.