Masao Yukawa of Mitsubishi Corp. becomes adviser to the board of PCPI.

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 1996--Personal Computer Products Inc. (NASD:PCPI) Wednesday announced that Masao Yukawa, the senior assistant and top adviser to the managing director of the Information Systems and Services (ISS) Group of Mitsubishi Corp., has agreed to serve as an official adviser to PCPI's board of directors.

The ISS Group is the focal point of all the high-technology activities of the Japanese trading giant. Yukawa also serves as the general manager of the Group's Business Integration Service Department, which provides multi-divisional, cross-business group solutions to Mitsubishi's clients.

"PCPI is fortunate to have an individual of Mr. Yukawa's stature accept this position," said Dr. Harry J. Saal, chairman of PCPI's board of directors. "I have worked with Yukawa on issues of global Internet strategy for several years and have valued his guidance and unique understanding of the international high-technology industry. I look forward to his continued support and valued counsel as we move PCPI's technology strategy forward."

Yukawa commented: "I am pleased to serve as an adviser to the board of PCPI. PCPI has some impressive core technologies in laser and multi-function printer controllers. I look forward to working with PCPI's board and the management team they have assembled to enhance its business relationships throughout the world."

Dr. Edward W. Savarese, PCPI's president and chief executive officer, said: "I have been working with large Japanese companies for over 15 years and I realize the value of having an individual such as Mr. Yukawa to work with PCPI. I am enthusiastic about working with Mr. Yukawa and look forward to the advice and counsel he will provide to the PCPI board and management in the years to come."

Masao Yukawa Background Information

Masao Yukawa is the associate director and senior strategic adviser to the managing director of the Information Systems and Services (ISS) Group, which is the focal point of all the high-technology activities of Japanese trading giant Mitsubishi Corp. He also serves as the general manager of Business Integration Service Office, which provides multi-divisional, cross-business group solutions to Mitsubishi's clients.

Prior to assuming his current post, Yukawa was general manager of the Corporate Business Design Office. Under the direction of Mr. Makihara, the president, the office led a corporate-wide reengineering effort to prepare Japan's best-known firm to face the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities presented by the 21st century.

Yukawa played a key role in corporate-level strategic planning for all Mitsubishi Corp.'s global activities in technology-related fields including aviation, computers, information systems, semiconductors, telecommunications and medical devices.

Yukawa's responsibilities also have included active participation in local and national government policy-making advisory committees for key ministries including: Ministry of Trade and Industry (MITI); Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MPT); Ministry of Construction; Ministry of Transport; Ministry of Home Affairs; and the National Land Agency, among others.

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