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Refine Technology with Customers First
Technology to Customers
Continuing to Deliver New Values and Joy to People around the World
Directing our Energies toward Recovery and Growth
Contents
Forward-Looking Statements
This annual report contains certain statements describing the future plans, strategies and performance of Sharp Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries
(hereinafter “Sharp”). These statements are not based on historical or present fact, but rather assumptions and estimates based on information currently avail-
able. These future plans, strategies and performance are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Sharp’s actual performance, busi-
ness activities and financial position may differ materially from the assumptions and estimates provided on account of such risks, uncertainties and other factors.
Sharp is under no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in light of new information, future events or any other factors. The risks, uncertainties
and other factors that could affect actual results include, but are not limited to:
(1) The economic situation in which Sharp operates
(2) Sudden, rapid fluctuations in demand for Sharp’s products and services, as well as intense price competition
(3) Changes in exchange rates (particularly between the yen and the U.S. dollar, the euro and other currencies)
(4) Regulations such as trade restrictions in other countries
(5) The progress of collaborations and alliances with other companies
(6) Litigation and other legal proceedings against Sharp
(7) Rapid technological changes in products and services
Investor Information
70
Financial Section
27
Directors, Corporate Auditors
and Executive Officers
26
Risk Factors
22
Corporate Governance
20
Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR)
18
R&D and
Intellectual Property
16
Fiscal 2012 Review
by Product Group
14
Segment Outline
12
Special Feature:
Medium-Term Management
Plan for Fiscal 2013-2015
For Recovery and Growth
4
Message to
our Shareholders
2
Financial Highlights
1