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Through its broad range of operations, Omron Corporation is aiming to become
a provider of innovative solutions for industry, society and daily life.
In May 2001, the Company marked its sixty-eighth anniversary with the
unveiling of a new long-term management vision for the years 2001-2010,
entitled Grand Design 2010. With the primary management goal of maximizing
corporate value on a long-term basis, GD2010 outlines the ideal image of the
Omron Group and the basic policies and management strategies needed to
achieve it.
Focusing on its strengths in sensing and control technologies, Omron will
continue striving to transform itself into a global company that contributes to
the advancement of society.
Contents
Financial Highlights.................................................................... 1
To Our Shareholders.................................................................. 2
GD2010: Grand Design for the Year 2010................................. 4
Review of Operations................................................................. 10
Environmental Activities............................................................ 16
Board of Directors, Corporate Auditors
and Executive Officers ............................................................ 18
Financial Section......................................................................... 19
Six–year Summary .................................................................. 19
Management’s Discussion and Analysis............................... 20
Consolidated Balance Sheets................................................. 26
Consolidated Statements of Income...................................... 28
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.......... 29
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity............... 30
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows............................... 31
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements........................ 32
Independent Auditors’ Report ................................................ 45
International Network................................................................. 46
Investor Information................................................................... 49
Profile
Statements in this annual report with respect to Omron’s plans, strategies and beliefs, as well as other statements that are
not historical facts, are forward-looking statements involving risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from such statements include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions in
Omron’s markets, which are primarily Japan, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and China; demand for, and competitive
pricing pressure on, Omron’s products and services in the marketplace; Omron’s ability to continue to win acceptance for
its products and services in these highly competitive markets; and movements of currency exchange rates.