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22. Segment information
(1) Business segment information
Epson engages primarily in the development, manufacture and sale of computer printers, liquid crystal
displays (“LCDs”), semiconductor products and other products.
Epson operates manufacturing facilities in Japan, Asia, the Americas and Europe, and markets its products
internationally through a global network of local sales subsidiaries.
Epson engages principally in the following three business segments categorized by the nature of products,
markets and marketing methods.
The information-related equipment segment mainly includes color inkjet printers, page printers, serial
impact dot matrix printers, large-format inkjet printers and related supplies, color image scanners,
mini-printers, printers for use in POS systems, 3LCD projectors, LCD monitors, label writers and personal
computers.
The electronic devices segment mainly includes small- and medium-sized LCDs, HTPS-TFT panels for
3LCD projectors, crystal units, crystal oscillators, optical devices and CMOS LSIs.
The precision products segment mainly includes watches, watch movements, plastic corrective lenses,
precision industrial robots, IC handlers and industrial inkjet equipment.
Operations not categorized in any of the above segments, such as intra-group services and business
incubation projects, are categorized within “Other”.
The following table summarizes the business segment information of Epson for the years ended March 31,
2008 and 2009: