August 18, 2003
Bank of Japan
Bank Examination and Surveillance Department

The Bank of Japan today released "Financial Statements of Japanese Banks (Fiscal 2002)."

From this release, "total losses on disposal of nonperforming loans" was added, and "the risk-based capital adequacy ratio" was switched from a nonconsolidated basis to a consolidated basis.

For further information, contact:

Financial Analysis Group, Surveillance and Monitoring Division,
Bank Examination and Surveillance Department

Tel: +81-3-3277-2727
E-Mail: post.bsd1@boj.or.jp