FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For September 29, 2005
Commission File Number: 0-30204
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Internet Initiative Japan Inc.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Jinbocho Mitsui Bldg. 1-105 Kanda Jinbo-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051, Japan
(Address of principal executive offices)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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1 2005/09/29 IIJ-Tech Announces Corporate Officer Appointment
EXHIBIT 1
IIJ-Tech Announces Corporate Officer Appointment
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 29, 2005--Internet Initiative Japan
Inc. ("IIJ", NASDAQ:IIJI), one of Japan's leading Internet-access and
comprehensive network solutions providers, today announced that the
following corporate officers of IIJ Technology Inc. ("IIJ-Tech"),
IIJ's 69.0% owned subsidiary, were appointed at an extraordinary
general meeting of the shareholders of IIJ-Tech held today.
1. Retiring as of September 30, 2005
President, Chief Operating Officer Mr. Ryosuke Ariga
and Representative Director
2. Promoted as of October 1, 2005
President, Chief Operating Officer Mr. Takeshi Kikuchi
and Representative Director (Currently Executive
Vice President)
3. Newly appointed as of October 1, 2005
Director Mr. Shunichi Kozasa
(Currently Managing Director of
IIJ Media Communications Inc.)
Director Mr. Hiroaki Tsuno
(General Manager of Corporate Planning Division
of IIJ and Statutory Auditor of IIJ Financial
Systems Inc.)
Director (1) Mr. Senji Yamamoto
(Director, Corporate Executive Officer and
Chairman of Sony Communication Network
Corporation)
(1) Part-time Director, and outside Director as provided by the
Commercial Code of Japan.
About IIJ
Founded in 1992, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ, NASDAQ:IIJI)
is one of Japan's leading Internet-access and comprehensive network
solutions providers. The company has built one of the largest Internet
backbone networks in Japan, and between Japan and the United States.
IIJ and its group of companies provide total network solutions that
mainly cater to high-end corporate customers. The company's services
include high-quality systems integration and security services,
Internet access, hosting/housing, and content design.
About IIJ-Tech
IIJ Technology Inc. (IIJ-Tech) was established in November 1996 by
IIJ, Sumitomo Corp., Itochu Corp., Sumitomo Electric Industries,
Hitachi Software Engineering, Sun Microsystems, Toyota, Hewlett
Packard Japan and others. IIJ-Tech provides comprehensive Internet
systems integration and consulting services for corporate networks and
e-commerce systems.
The statements within this release contain forward-looking
statements about our future plans that involve risk and uncertainty.
These statements may differ materially from actual future events or
results. Readers are referred to the documents furnished by Internet
Initiative Japan Inc. with the SEC, specifically the most recent
reports on Forms 20-F and 6-K, which identify important risk factors
that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the
forward-looking statements.
CONTACT: IIJ Group Media
Investor Relations Office
+81-3-5259-6310
press@iij.ad.jp
http://www.iij.ad.jp/
SIGNATURES
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.
Internet Initiative Japan Inc.
Date: September 29, 2005 By: /s/ Koichi Suzuki
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Koichi Suzuki
President, Chief Executive Officer
and Representative Director