Chairman of NEC Corporation, Hajime Sasaki, Awarded Legion d'honneur.Tokyo, Japan, Feb 24, 2006 - (JCN JCN Japan Corporate News JCN Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience JCN Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing JCN Journal of Christian Nursing JCN Job Control Number JCN Journal of Child Neurology JCN joint communications network (US DoD) Newswire) - NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. Corporation announced that Chairman of the Board, Hajime Sasaki, will today be awarded with the prestigious Legion d'honneur by the French Republic on behalf of President Jacques Chirac. The Legion d'honneur (Legion of Honor Legion of Honor: see decorations, civil and military. ) is an order of chivalry chivalry (shĭv`əlrē), system of ethical ideals that arose from feudalism and had its highest development in the 12th and 13th cent. first established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802, and remains the most senior Order in France today. The award ceremony will take place at 18:30 today in the French ambassador's residence in Japan. Mr. Sasaki will be conferred with the Chevalier de l'Ordre National de la Legion d'honneur (Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honor) by decoration of a medal, which will be presented by Christine Lagarde, Trade Minister of France, who is currently visiting Japan. The Legion d'honneur is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to areas such as culture, science and industry in France. It is the highest honor that can be bestowed on an individual by the French Republic based on a decision by the President of France, the Grand Master of the Order. NEC established its first business in France in the 1970s, and currently carries out development and manufacturing in France with the support of seven subsidiaries and 1,000 employees, representing the most significant core of its business in Europe. "I believe that this award honors the significant contribution that NEC's business in France has made to Franco-Japanese relations The history of Franco-Japanese relations (日仏関係 Nichi-Futsu kankei over the past 30 years. We intend to continue to strengthen our business relationship with France and contribute to the advancement of the information communication field in order to promote ongoing amicable relations in the future," said Hajime Sasaki, Chairman of NEC Corporation. Legion d'honneur The Legion d'honneur was first established on May 19, 1802. The order is conferred upon men and women, either French citizens or foreigners, for outstanding achievements in areas such as culture, science, industry and trade in military or civil life. The medal with the red ribbon red ribbon n. An emblem, badge, or rosette made of red ribbon that is awarded as the second prize in a competition. , Saint Louis Medal, was created in the 17th Century by Louis XIV. The Order has five classes (in order of the highest ranking); Grand Croix (Grand Cross), Grand Officier (Grand Officer), Commandeur (Commander), Officier (Officer) and Chevalier (Knight). About NEC Corporation NEC Corporation (TSE See Tokyo Stock Exchange. TSE 1. See Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE). 2. See Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE). : 6701)(NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : NIPNY)(UK: NEC.IL) is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network, and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. Ranked as one of the world's top patent-producing companies, NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computers, networking, and electron devices by integrating its technical strengths in IT and networks and by providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC Electronics Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 140,000 people worldwide and had net sales Net Sales The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted. Notes: This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight of 4,855 billion yen (approx. $45.4 billion) in the fiscal year that ended in March 2005. For additional information, please visit the NEC website at: http://www.nec.com Source: NEC Corporation Contact: Diane Foley NEC Corporation d-foley@ax.jp.nec.com +81-3-3798-6511 Copyright [c] 2006 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. A division of Japan Corporate News Network K.K. |
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