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Performance & Reporting Manage Energy Better Forward-Thinking People Sustainability Offering & Portfolio Management & Contacts Message From the Chairman Landis+Gyr and Toshiba’s ambi- ment and marketing was intensified. Fast-growing tion is to contribute to tomorrow’s market demand and new customer needs were iden- tified, especially in the areas of Micro Energy Man- Smart Communities by offering agement Systems (μEMS), interoperability and the the technology for a secure and integration of complementary technologies, as well efficient energy infrastructure as for enhancing existing infrastructure with state-of- the-art Head-End (HES) and Meter Data Management while providing the greatest flex- Systems (MDMS). Beyond these application fields, ibility in integrating renewable the two companies are working on new products and solutions to bring the vision of Smart Communities sources and intelligently balanc- nearer to today’s society. ing supply and demand. Working closely with the highly experienced and skilled management team bolsters my confidence that Landis+Gyr will successfully navigate through the current market turmoil caused by structural Joining Forces change, the ongoing replacement of fossil fuels with Hiroshi Kurihara, Chairman Landis+Gyr AG renewable energy sources, and the constraints on In 2013/14 Landis+Gyr and Toshiba Corporation public-sector investment spending. It is important strengthened their undisputed position as the leading that the Company steadfastly implement its strategy one-stop provider for future Smart Community solu- as a front-runner. In this context we are particularly tions by combining their expertise and unique tech- pleased to have received Frost & Sullivan’s 2013 AMI nology portfolio and addressing new business devel- Company of the Year Award for demonstrating out- opment opportunities. Joint collaboration in the areas standing achievements and superior performance in of R&D, components as well as business develop- areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product develop- ment. This award underscores the Company’s ability to win major new contracts with utilities across the globe, which include the two largest Smart Meter roll- Hiroshi Kurihara, Chairman Landis+Gyr AG outs to date, British Gas and, in partnership with Toshiba, Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco). All of us at Toshiba congratulate and thank Landis+Gyr for these major achievements. Ownership Toshiba Corporation 60 % Innovation Network Corporation of Japan 40 % | 6