NEW YORK, January 16, 2008 — The Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE: BK), a global leader in asset management and securities servicing, has been selected by Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. ("Dai Nippon Printing") as the depositary bank for its American depositary receipt (ADR) program. Each Dai Nippon Printing ADR represents one common share. The ADRs trade on the over-the-counter market under the symbol "DNPLY." Dai Nippon Printing's common shares trade on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Dai Nippon Printing is a comprehensive provider of solutions that uses printing and information technologies. It offers products and services in a wide range of areas including printing, information media, industrial supplies and electronic components. Its business segments are Information Communication, which includes Books and Magazines, Commercial Printing and Business Forms; Lifestyle Industrial Supplies, which includes Packing Lifestyle Materials and Opto-materials/Industrial Supplies; and Electronics, which includes Display Components and Electronic Devices.

"We are pleased that Dai Nippon Printing decided to convert its unsponsored ADR program to a sponsored program and are especially gratified to be appointed as the sole sponsoring depositary bank," said Christopher Sturdy, executive vice president and head of The Bank of New York Mellon's Depositary Receipt Division.

The Bank of New York Mellon's Depositary Receipt business is conducted through The Bank of New York subsidiary, which serves as depositary for more than 1,300 American and global depositary receipt programs, acting in partnership with leading companies from 63 countries. With an unrivalled commitment to helping securities issuers succeed in the world's rapidly evolving financial markets, the Company delivers the industry's most comprehensive suite of integrated depositary receipt, corporate trust, and stock transfer services. Additional information is available http://www.adrbny.com/.

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is a global financial services company focused on helping clients manage and service their financial assets, operating in 34 countries and serving more than 100 markets. The company is a leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals, providing superior asset management and wealth management, asset servicing, issuer services, clearing services and treasury services through a worldwide client-focused team. It has more than $20 trillion in assets under custody and administration, more than $1.1 trillion in assets under management and services $11 trillion in outstanding debt. Additional information is available at bnymellon.com.

This release is for informational purposes only. The Bank of New York Mellon provides no advice nor recommendation or endorsement with respect to any company or securities. Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. Depositary Receipts: Not FDIC, State or Federal Agency Insured; May Lose Value; No Bank, State or Federal Agency Guarantee.