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Achievements in Technology, Science, and the Arts 10/11/2007 09:00:00 Business Wire About the Inamori Foundation The Inamori Foundation was established in 1984 by Dr. Kazuo Inamori, founder and chairman emeritus of Kyocera and KDDI Corporation. The Kyoto Prize was founded in 1985, in line with Dr. Inamori s belief that human beings have no higher calling than to strive for the greater good of society, and that humankind s future can be assured only when there is a balance between our scientific progress and our spiritual depth. An emblematic feature of the Kyoto Prize is that it is presented not only to recognize outstanding achievements, but also in honor of the excellent personal characteristics that have shaped those achievements. The laureates are selected through a strict and impartial process considering candidates recommended from around the world. As of November 10, 2007, the Kyoto Prize has been awarded to 74 individuals and one group - collectively representing 12 nations, and ranging from scientists, engineers, and researchers to philosophers, painters, architects, sculptors, musicians, and film directors. The United States has produced the most recipients (32), followed by Japan (12), the United Kingdom (nine), and France (seven). Photos available upon request. -0- *T (1) Benzene ring: A regular hexagonal ring structure consisting of six carbon atoms, found in such aromatic compounds as benzene (2) Violanthrone: An aromatic compound whose molecules consist of nine fused benzene rings (3) Perylene: An aromatic compound whose molecules consist of five fused benzene rings *T