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CANON U.S.A. ANNOUNCES NEW LEADER OF ITS IMAGING SYSTEMS GROUP

Monday 04. February 2008 - Tamotsu Nakamura Appointed Executive Vice President and General Manager of Canon U.S.A.'s Imaging Systems Group; Ryoichi Bamba Transfers to Become President and Chief Executive Officer of Canon Europe

Canon U.S.A., Inc., today announced that Tamotsu “Ted” Nakamura will become Executive Vice President and General Manager of Canon U.S.A.’s Imaging Systems Group, effective today. Mr. Nakamura succeeds Ryoichi Bamba, who transferred from Canon U.S.A. to become President and Chief Executive Officer of Canon Europe.

Mr. Nakamura joins Canon U.S.A. from Canon Canada, where he was President and Chief Executive Officer since 2001. Prior to Canon Canada, Mr. Nakamura was President of Canon Mexicana S. de R.L., de C.V. He joined the Canon family in 1984 and has held various planning, marketing and management positions throughout the Company over the years, including positions with the Canon Electronic Typewriter Division and Canon Business Machines, Inc.

According to Joe Adachi, president and chief executive officer, Canon U.S.A., “Canon Canada achieved record revenue each and every year under Mr. Nakamura’s leadership. He brings a wealth of experience to his new responsibilities leading our U.S. business and office products team as it enters a new era of growth and prosperity.”

Discussing Mr. Bamba’s departure from Canon U.S.A., Mr. Adachi said, “During his 17 years at Canon U.S.A., Mr. Bamba has distinguished himself as an exceptional business leader, and his numerous accomplishments have been major contributors to our success. He has gained the respect and friendship of all with whom he has come into contact, and he will be greatly missed.”