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In 1957, the four Kashio brothers pooled their talents and efforts to create the 14-A – the
world’s fi rst compact electric calculator. This achievement led to the establishment of Casio
Computer Co., Ltd., which celebrated the 50th anniversary of its founding in June 2007.
From the start, the management of Casio has been guided by the principles encapsulated
in the Company’s creed: “Creativity and Contribution.” Our mission — to create innovative
products that contribute to society by enriching people’s lives — is always at the forefront
of our minds. The concepts of creativity and contribution have been a constant guide for
the staff of Casio: they have helped us develop and send out into the world a stream of
original products.
From here on, as we enter the second half-century of our existence, we will fi rmly uphold
the same business principles. We will continue to work to make a positive contribution to the
well-being and prosperity of the society of which we are part, and to help make people’s
lives easier and more enjoyable.
Earnings estimates and expectations that are not historical fact included in this report are forward-looking statements.
Although such forward-looking statements refl ect the judgment of management based on information currently available to it, various factors could cause actual results to differ materially.
Forward-looking Statements
Consolidated Financial Highlights 1
Message from the President 2
Casio at a Glance 6
Strategic Businesses 8
50 Years’ History 13
Research and Development 14
Corporate Governance 15
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activities 16
Management’s Discussion and Analysis 18
Business Risks 21
Consolidated Six-Year Summary 23
Contents
Consolidated Balance Sheets 24
Consolidated Statements of Income 26
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity /
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets 27
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 28
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 29
Independent Auditors’ Report 41
Principal Subsidiaries 42
Directors and Corporate Auditors 42
Corporate Data 42
Investor Information 43
Corporate creed – “Creativity and Contribution”