KONAMI CORPORATION was founded in 1969 and was incorporated under the laws of Japan in March 1973. The Company and its subsidiaries engage in production and sale of video game software for home video game systems, game machines for installation in amusement arcades and other entertainment venues and other amusement-related products, and operation of health and fitness club facilities. The principal markets for Konami’s products are Japan, North America, Europe, Asia and Australia while all of its health and fitness club facility operation is in Japan.