FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of May 2009
Commission File Number: 1-6784
Panasonic Corporation
Kadoma, Osaka, Japan
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| 1. | News release issued on May 25, 2009, by Panasonic Corporation (the registrant), announcing proposed management changes. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| Panasonic Corporation | ||
| By: | /s/ YUKITOSHI ONDA | |
| Yukitoshi Onda, Attorney-in-Fact | ||
| General Manager of Investor Relations | ||
| Panasonic Corporation | ||
Dated: May 28, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
| Media Contacts: | Investor Relations Contacts: | |
| Akira Kadota (Japan) | Kazuo Sasaki (Japan) | |
| International PR | Investor Relations | |
| (Tel: +81-3-6403-3040) | (Tel: +81-6-6908-1121) | |
| Panasonic News Bureau (Japan) | Yuko Iwatsu (U.S.) | |
| (Tel: +81-3-3542-6205) | Panasonic Finance (America), Inc. | |
| (Tel: +1-212-698-1365) | ||
| Jim Reilly (U.S.) | ||
| (Tel: +1-201-392-6067) | Hiroko Carvell (Europe) | |
| Panasonic Finance (Europe) plc | ||
| Anne Guennewig (Europe) | (Tel: +44-20-7562-4400) | |
| (Tel: +49-611-235-457) |
Panasonic Announces Proposed Management Changes
Osaka, Japan, May 25, 2009 - Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic [NYSE symbol: PC]) today announced that at the Board of Directors’ Meeting held on May 25, 2009, a change was made to the composition of the new members of the Board of Directors and Executive Officers of Panasonic Corporation. They were informally elected at the Board of Directors’ Meetings held on February 26, 2009 and May 15, 2009 and will assume their roles on June 25, 2009.
These proposed changes will be submitted for and subject to approval at the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders and at the subsequent Board of Directors’ Meeting to be held on June 25, 2009.
Appointments:
| 1. | Resignation of Director, Member of the Board (Effective June 25) |
| Shinichi Fukushima Executive Vice President |
To be appointed Corporate Advisor, Panasonic Corporation |
| 2. | Responsibilities of Director, Member of the Board and Executive Officer (Effective June 25) |
| Yutaka Takehana | Representative in Kansai | |||
| Managing Executive Officer | In charge of Corporate Risk Management and Corporate Information Security | |||
About Panasonic
Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products for a wide range of consumer, business, and industrial needs. Based in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated net sales of 7.77 trillion yen (US$78.4 billion) for the year ended March 31, 2009. The company’s shares are listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and New York (NYSE Symbol: PC) stock exchanges. For more information on the company and the Panasonic brand, visit the company’s website at http://panasonic.net/.
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