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Since its founding in 1957, Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has maintained a commitment
to its corporate creed of “Creativity and Contribution.” Utilizing its unique ideas and
highly sophisticated technologies that create something worthwhile where there was
nothing before, Casio has endeavored to raise its enterprise value by developing and
marketing original products which improve the quality of life.
Fiscal 2008 was our 50th anniversary, and fi scal 2009 is our fi rst year of a new phase
of innovation under the name of The Rebirth of Casio. To continue to enhance our
enterprise value, we will keep innovating new products under the “Creativity and
Contribution” corporate creed, as well as expand sales globally.
Earnings estimates and expectations that are not historical fact
included in this report are forward-looking statements.
Such forward-looking statements refl ect the judgment of manage-
ment based on information available as of the time of writing, and
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
Highlights of the Year 13
Research and Development / Intellectual Property 14
Corporate Governance 15
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Activities 16
Management’s Discussion and Analysis 18
Business Risks 21
Consolidated Six-Year Summary 23
Consolidated Balance Sheets 24
Consolidated Statements of Income 26
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets 27
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 28
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 29
Independent Auditors’ Report 43
Principal Subsidiaries 44
Directors and Corporate Auditors 44
Corporate Data 45
Investor Information 45
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