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January16 , 2014

PR14-S006

Molten enters into exclusive agreement with the International Handball Federation
Molten’s handball to be the official game ball used in all IHF sanctioned play

Photo: (Left) President and CEO, Kiyo Tamiaki, of Molten Corporation (Headquarters: Hiroshima City, Japan) and(Right) Dr. Hassan Moustafa, President of the International Handball Federation (Headquarters: Basle, Switzerland)

Molten Corporation, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of competition quality sports balls, and the International
Handball Federation (IHF) have signed an agreement naming Molten the official game ball of the IHF.

Beginningwith the 2014 Women’s Junior World Championships held in Croatia on June 28, 2014, Molten’s elite X5000 Series
Handballs will be used in all games organized and sanctioned by the IHF.

The partnership also includes the launchof a comprehensive strategic marketing initiative as well as collaboration on a variety of cross promotional elements.

Statement from Dr. Hassan Moustafa, President of the International Handball Federation
Balls are a crucial part of handball – and therefore we are very proud to have a new, but highly experienced officialball partner at our side. Molten has gained experience in producing high-tech handballs for decades, they are
passionate about our sport. In close cooperation with Molten, the International Handball Federation will work on
perfect balls for perfect handball matches – following their claim “for the real game”. We are proud to have a new
globally thinking and globally leading long-term partner.

Statement from Kiyo Tamiaki, the President and CEO of the Molten Corporation“We are very pleased to begin our partnership with the IHF and the selection of Molten to be used as the official gameball in the world’s most elite handball competitions.

Molten is dedicated to being at the forefront of technologicalinnovation with the goal of providing the highest quality and value to athletes throughout the world. We are honored tohave been given this wonderful opportunity to partner with the IHF and we offer our heartfelt thanks to the IHF
President, Dr. Moustafa, and all of those involved in serving the sport of handball. Guided by our brand statement ‘For
the real game,’ Molten is committed to producing the absolute best products to fulfill and exceed the expectations ofthe handball community.” Official game ball of the IHF

The Top of the Line X5000 Handball● Ultra soft foam construction provides exceptional grip
● Premium cover material with optimum texture allows for enhanced ball control

H3X5001

X5000

Item Name
Item Number

H3X5001

H2X5001Size

Size-3Size-2

Official Approval/ Examination

Officially approved by IHF

Manufacturing Method

Hand-Sewn

Material

Synthetic leather

Country of Manufacture

Vietnam■ About the International Handball Federation
Founded in 1946, the IHF supervises all the federations in five continents: the Asian Handball Federation, African
Handball Federation, Pan-American Team Handball Federation, Oceania Handball Federation and the European
Handball Federation. The Head Office is located in Basle, Switzerland.
Website：http://www.ihf.info/■About Molten
Molten, a manufacturer of balls and sports equipment, has been making and marketing handballs, basketballs,
volleyballs and soccer balls of uncompromising quality since 1958. Molten continues to raise global standards,
supplying the official game balls and sports equipment for major leagues, teams and international tournaments
around the world.
For further information, please visit our website at www.molten.co.jp.
■For the real game
Molten's

brand statement, "For the real game", encapsulates what we hope to accomplish through our products andactivities.

It is our conviction that the real game happens only when impeccable balls and sports equipment enable

athletes to realize their full potential and maximize performance.
■Product image data (JPEG) is also available.

Contact Information
Molten Corporation
International Market Sales & Marketing Department
Sports Division
Kenjiro Annoki
Tel: (+81-3)3625-7648
Fax: (+81-3)3625-7738