June 25, 2009 Pioneer and Sharp Sign Contract for Optical Disk Joint Venture June 24, 2009 Sharp Provides Solar Cells to Tokai University for One of the World’s Largest Solar Car Races June 23, 2009 Approval of Continuation of Plan Regarding Large-Scale Purchases of Sharp Corporation Shares (Takeover Defense Plan) and Appointment of Members of the Special Committee June 16, 2009 Sharp Introduces New Plasmacluster Ion Generating Unit System for Commercial Use That Fits into Air Conditioning Ducts June 11, 2009 Sharp Introduces Nine New LED Lamps for Home Use June 11, 2009 Sharp Enters Market for Residential Lighting with LED Lamps