Apr. 19, 2017

TOKYO, Japan, April 19, 2017 - TDK Corporation (President and CEO: Shigenao Ishiguro, hereinafter referred to as “TDK”), and InvenSense, Inc. (President and CEO: Behrooz Abdi, hereinafter referred to as “InvenSense”), announced today that the acquisition of InvenSense by TDK has received all known requisite regulatory approvals. As previously disclosed, InvenSense is scheduled to hold a meeting of its stockholders on May 17, 2017 to, among other things, consider a proposal to adopt the merger agreement relating to the acquisition. Pending receipt of this approval and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions, both companies now expect to consummate the acquisition shortly after the InvenSense stockholders meeting.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains forward-looking statements that address a variety of subjects including, for example, the expected timetable for closing of the transaction between TDK and InvenSense. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about beliefs, plans and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties, are not historical facts and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include statements that reflect the current expectations, estimates, beliefs, assumptions, and projections of TDK’s senior management about future events with respect to InvenSense’s business and its industry in general. Statements that include words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “potential,” “continue,” “goals,” “targets” and variations of these words (or negatives of these words) or similar expressions of a future or forward-looking nature identify forward-looking statements. The following important factors and uncertainties, among others, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward looking statements include, without limitation: the parties’ ability to satisfy the conditions precedent to the consummation of the proposed transaction, including, without limitation, the receipt of stockholder approval; the occurrence of any event that could give rise to the termination of the merger agreement; unanticipated difficulties or expenditures relating to the proposed transaction; legal proceedings that have been or may be instituted against TDK or InvenSense and others relating to the proposed transaction; disruptions of current plans and operations caused by the announcement or pendency of the proposed transaction; satisfaction of conditions remaining to the completion of the merger. Forward-looking statements represent management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. TDK and InvenSense assume no obligation to update the information in this communication, except as required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

This press release does not constitute a solicitation of proxy, an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell any securities. TDK, InvenSense, and certain of their directors, officers and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of InvenSense in connection with the proposed transaction. Information about the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be considered to be participants in the solicitation of InvenSense’s stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction, and any direct or indirect interests, by security holdings or otherwise, they have in the proposed transaction, is set forth in a definitive a proxy statement on Schedule 14A that InvenSense has filed with the SEC and mailed to each of its stockholders entitled to vote at the InvenSense special meeting relating to the proposed transaction. The definitive proxy statement and other documents filed by InvenSense with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at InvenSense’s website at www.invensense.com or at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from InvenSense by requesting them by mail at InvenSense, Inc., 1745 Technology Drive Suite 200, San Jose, California 95110, Attention: Investor Relations, or by telephone at (408) 501-2200. Documents filed by TDK with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. These documents may also be obtained free of charge from TDK by requesting them by mail at Shibaura Renasite Tower, 3-9-1 Shibaura, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0023, Japan, Attention: Investor Relations.

About TDK Corporation

TDK Corporation is a leading electronics company based in Tokyo, Japan. It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK's portfolio includes electronic components, modules and systems* marketed under the product brands TDK and EPCOS, power supplies, magnetic application products as well as energy devices, flash memory application devices, and others. TDK focuses on demanding markets in the areas of information and communication technology and consumer, automotive and industrial electronics. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2016, TDK posted total sales of USD 10.2 billion and employed about 92,000 people worldwide.

* The product portfolio includes ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, ferrites, inductors, high-frequency components and modules, piezo and protection components, and sensors.

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