(Acquisition by the Company of its own shares in accordance with its Articles of Incorporation pursuant to Article 165, paragraph 2 of the Corporation Law of Japan)

At the Board of Directors meeting held on May 14, 2009, Nippon Television Network Corporation (the Company) has adopted a resolution on the matters concerning the acquisition by the Company of its own shares in accordance with Article 156 of the Corporation Law of Japan, applicable pursuant to Article 165, paragraph 3 of the said Law, as described below:

1. Reason for the acquisition by the Company of its own shares
To increase capital efficiency while responding to the changing business climate and to carry out capital policies with agility and distribute profits to its shareholders

2. Details concerning the acquisition
(1) Class of shares to be acquired: Shares of common stock of the Company
(2) Total number of shares to be acquired: (Not exceeding) 200,000 shares (Ratio thereof to the total number of issued shares (excluding shares of treasury stock): 0.80%)
(3) Aggregate acquisition prices of shares: (Not exceeding) 2,000,000,000(yen)
(4) Acquisition period: May 18, 2009 through June 18, 2009

(References)
1. As a broadcasting company, we are in accordance with the Broadcast Law which sets limits on the ratio of the number of voting rights owned by foreigners. As disclosed on April 23, 2009, the Company's foreign ownership ratio is 19.20% as of March 31, 2009, and therefore, will have no effect on the acquisition by the Company of its own shares.
2. Shares of treasury stock of the Company as of March 31, 2009:
Total number of issued shares (excluding
shares of treasury stock):         24,954,204 shares
Number of shares of treasury stock:  410,344 shares