Konica Minolta Supports the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic for Second Consecutive Year

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RAMSEY, N.J. & LA QUINTA, Calif.-(Business Wire)-January 21, 2009 - Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta), a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, today announced it will support the 50th annual Bob Hope Chrysler Classic by serving as the official business machine provider of the celebrated tournament. For the second consecutive year, Konica Minolta will provide copiers, multifunctional products (MFPs – print, copy, fax, and scan all in one system), printers and faxes for the golf tourney, which is taking place January 21-25, 2009 at the Palmer Private Course at PGA West. Golfing legend Arnold Palmer, who won five of his 62 PGA TOUR titles at the Classic including his last PGA TOUR event win in 1973, will host the marquee event.

Starting with Friday’s round and ending with Sunday’s final round, Konica Minolta will showcase their award-winning lines of digital imaging hardware and software in the Sponsors Pavilion by the Media Center. Visitors will have a chance to review the newest products from Konica Minolta, have their golf swing analyzed by a local golf pro, and enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win an all-expense paid trip to the 2009 Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic.

“As we continue to increase our sports marketing initiatives, we’re excited to be supporting the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic again this year,” said Kevin Kern, Vice President, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “Having just completed our second year as title sponsor of the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl, we’re also continuing to build strong relationships with well-known and highly regarded sporting events such as the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.”

“We’re excited to have Konica Minolta as a sponsor again this year, as we continue to offer our attendees the best experience possible,” said Michael Milthorpe, Tournament Director of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. “The fact that Konica Minolta has not only renewed, but expanded their association for our 50th annual event is a strong indication that the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic is a major event on the PGA TOUR.”

Visit www.KMBSsports.com to enter for your chance to win an all-expense paid trip to the 2009 Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic, taking place on February 28, 2009 at M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD.

About Konica Minolta

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop. In 2008, Konica Minolta was recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys. For more information, please visit www.kmbs.konicaminolta.us.

Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 48 CONTIGUOUS U.S. (D.C.), 21 YEARS AND OLDER. VOID IN AK, HI AND WHERE PROHIBITED. Enter by 2/1/2009. For Official Rules, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, visit http://www.kmbssports.com. Sponsor: Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., 100 Williams Drive, Ramsey, NJ 07446.

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