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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. Announces Filing of Annual Report on Form 20-F for the Year Ended March 31, 2020

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Monday, July 13, 2020
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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:MUFG)(TOKYO:8306)(ISIN:JP3902900004)(MUFG) hereby announces that it has filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 (the Annual Report) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 10, 2020.

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  • Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:MUFG)(TOKYO:8306)(ISIN:JP3902900004)(MUFG) hereby announces that it has filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 (the Annual Report) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 10, 2020.
  • The Annual Report includes MUFGs audited consolidated financial statements prepared under U.S. GAAP as of and for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020.
  • The Annual Report is available on our website at the following website address:

MUL Railcars, Inc. (MULR), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Company Limited (MUL), announces Executive Management transition

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
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Three years later MULR is comprised of team and fleet consistent with our aspirations.

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  • Three years later MULR is comprised of team and fleet consistent with our aspirations.
  • We have one of the highest quality, youngest, most diverse fleets in the industry and the MULR team matches the quality of our fleet.
  • Andy was employee #1 and has been central to the entire development of MULR in all facets.
  • Mitsubishi UFJ Lease & Finance Company Limited (MUL) is a prominent global leasing company based in Japan and publicly listed on the Tokyo and Nagoya Stock Exchanges.

Fundbox Secures Funding From MUFG Innovation Partners, Delivers Robust Performance During COVID-19

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Companies, Mitsubishi companies, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group

With this financing, MUFG Innovation Partners tripled its investment in Fundboxs recent Series C round, bringing the total equity funding in the round to almost $200 million.

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  • With this financing, MUFG Innovation Partners tripled its investment in Fundboxs recent Series C round, bringing the total equity funding in the round to almost $200 million.
  • "We are pleased with how Fundboxs advanced data science and technology capabilities have contributed to its superior portfolio performance, especially during COVID-19," said Akihiko Okamoto, Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer for MUFG Innovation Partners.
  • Even in the face of these extraordinary economic conditions, the strength of the business has been impressive.
  • The funding and support from sophisticated strategic investors like MUFG will enable us to continue investing in our technology platform and customer experience."

MUFG Bank, Ltd. Announces Consolidated Summary Report [under Japanese GAAP] for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2020

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Friday, May 15, 2020
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Earnings Target for the Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2021 (Consolidated)

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  • Earnings Target for the Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2021 (Consolidated)
    MUFG has set an earnings target of 550.0 billion yen of profits attributable to owners of parent for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021.
  • MUFG is engaged in financial service businesses such as banking business, trust banking business, securities business and credit card/loan businesses.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to have a further impact on our business as economic and corporate activity deteriorates and the financial market remains volatile.
  • We intend to continue to monitor developments relating to the pandemic and, as necessary, revise the earnings target.

MUFG Continues Expansion of Leveraged Finance Business with New Hires for U.S. Sales

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
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Both will be based in New York and report to Timothy Fischer, Head of Leveraged Finance Sales in the Americas, who joined the company in January.

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  • Both will be based in New York and report to Timothy Fischer, Head of Leveraged Finance Sales in the Americas, who joined the company in January.
  • "Despite the recent volatility afflicting leveraged finance in the wake of COVID-19, MUFG is committed to expanding its platform for our clients in this area.
  • Previously, he was a Managing Director in the Leveraged Finance Sales Group at Deutsche Bank.
  • MUFG had originally established a strong foundation in the investment-grade sector and later extended its coverage to include leveraged finance.

MUFG Continues Expansion of Leveraged Finance Business with New Hires for U.S. Sales

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Companies, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Leveraged buyout, Finance

Both will be based in New York and report to Timothy Fischer, Head of Leveraged Finance Sales in the Americas, who joined the company in January.

Key Points: 
  • Both will be based in New York and report to Timothy Fischer, Head of Leveraged Finance Sales in the Americas, who joined the company in January.
  • "Despite the recent volatility afflicting leveraged finance in the wake of COVID-19, MUFG is committed to expanding its platform for our clients in this area.
  • Previously, he was a Managing Director in the Leveraged Finance Sales Group at Deutsche Bank.
  • MUFG had originally established a strong foundation in the investment-grade sector and later extended its coverage to include leveraged finance.

MUFG Appoints New Members to Global Advisory Board

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
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Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with over 2,700 locations in more than 50 countries.

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  • Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with over 2,700 locations in more than 50 countries.
  • The Group has over 180,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing.
  • MUFGs shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges.
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MKI Partner to Provide AI-enabled Mobile Sales productivity App Developed by Indian Startup Company, Vymo

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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
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TOKYO, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; headed by President & CEO Isao Kohiyama; referred hereafter to as "MKI") and Vymo Japan Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; headed by Representative Director & President Masaru Kawakami; referred hereafter to as "Vymo"), the subsidiary of Indian startup Vymo Inc. have launched a business partnership where MKI will engage in the sales of AI-enabled mobile sales support application developed by Vymo (referred hereafter to as "Vymo App") to domestic financial institutions.

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  • TOKYO, March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsui Knowledge Industry Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; headed by President & CEO Isao Kohiyama; referred hereafter to as "MKI") and Vymo Japan Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; headed by Representative Director & President Masaru Kawakami; referred hereafter to as "Vymo"), the subsidiary of Indian startup Vymo Inc. have launched a business partnership where MKI will engage in the sales of AI-enabled mobile sales support application developed by Vymo (referred hereafter to as "Vymo App") to domestic financial institutions.
  • For the salespeople of financial institutions that hold numerous corporate clients, appropriate lead management is becoming one of their biggest challenges.
  • With a highly advanced comprehensive competency in all areas of information and communication technology (ICT), MKI has been providing robust solutions to numerous clients wanting to solidify the engagement with their customers more.
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    Corporate Communications & CSV Promotion Dept.

Union Bank Announces Support to Communities, Clients and Colleagues Feeling the Effects of COVID-19

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Friday, March 27, 2020
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In addition, the bank announced several measures it is taking to lend additional support to clients and colleagues during this global health crisis.

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  • In addition, the bank announced several measures it is taking to lend additional support to clients and colleagues during this global health crisis.
  • Union Bank bankers, tellers and call center colleagues are fully equipped to provide clients with the information they need to navigate these uncharted waters.
  • The main banking office of MUFG Union Bank is in San Francisco, Calif.
    1Exchange rate of 1 USD=109.6 (JPY) as of December 30, 2019
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  • Union Bank is a registered trademark and brand name of MUFG Union Bank, N.A.

Toranoana Announces the Opening of its Collaborative Shop with Sanrio Characters in Akihabara, Tokyo!

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Thursday, January 23, 2020
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Sanrio below) began selling Sanrio character merchandise on the first floor of Tokyos Toranoana Akihabara store location B from December 2019.

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  • Sanrio below) began selling Sanrio character merchandise on the first floor of Tokyos Toranoana Akihabara store location B from December 2019.
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    Sanrio and Toranoanas collaborative shop Outside (Photo: Business Wire)
    The surprising idea for a collaborative shop between Sanrio Characters and Toranoana was influenced by the increasing number of tourists from overseas visiting Akihabara each year.
  • In light of this, Sanrio, and Toranoana, partnered to open the only shop currently selling official Sanrio character merchandise in Akihabara on Friday, December 20, 2019.
  • Visitors are encouraged to stop by the Sanrio and Toranoana collaborative shop inside Toranoanas Akihabara store location B the next time they are in the Tokyo/Akihabara area.