Kubota Corporation, during the year ended March 31, 2009,
expended JPY1.155 billion (US$11,786,000) for asbestos-related
claims, according to the Company’s annual report, on Form 20-F,
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 24,
2009.
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