May 14, 2010

Notice of Appointment of New Representative Director

At a meeting on May 14, 2010, the Board of Directors approved the appointment of a
new representative director of Nippon Flour Mills. Details are as follows:
1. Details of changes in personnel

Name
New position
Previous position
Kyoichi
Sumiya
Senior Adviser
C.F.O. & Executive Vice-President of IT,
CSR, Internal Control, Human Resources
and General Affairs

2. Reasons for changes in personnel
Resignation following the end of the term in office

3. Scheduled date of retirement
June 29, 2010