Hitachi Announces the Opening of Investment Discussions With Hi-Rel

Tokyo, June 15, 2011 – Hitachi, Ltd. (President: Hiroaki Nakanishi, NYSE: HIT / TSE: 6501, "Hitachi") and Hi-Rel Electronics Pvt. Ltd. (Managing Director: Piyush Shah, "Hi-Rel") today announced that they have agreed to open discussions regarding a business alliance, including Hitachi's investment on Hi-Rel and creation of a new manufacturing facility.