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    FOCUSING ON HELPING PEOPLE ENVISION THE WORLD Since our establishment in 1917, Nikon Corporation has been a leading pioneer in optical glass manufacturing technology in Japan. In addition to our distinctive lineup of single lens reflex (SLR) cameras, Nikon manufactures a wide range of industrial ...

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    ...-Year Summary Management s Discussion and Analyisis of Operations Consolidated Balance Sheets Consolidated Statements of Operations Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Equity Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Independent Auditors Report Corporate...

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    ..., we merged our ophthalmic lens business in a joint venture with Essilor International S.A. of France. The full benefits of the implementation of the in-house company system are expected to become evident in fiscal year 2001. From this year, we plan to begin managing the Nikon Group with the various...

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    ... as individual employees and group firms to realize both the spirit and foundation of our corporate vision. Our two major business domains are focused within the visual imaging field, chiefly cameras, and high-tech industry related fields, mainly steppers. Vision Nikon 21 sets out the direction we...

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    ...Nikon D1 BUSINESS RESULTS In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000, divisional sales rose 8.0% to ¥150,288 million, producing operating income of ¥8,912 million. IMAGING PRODUCTS In single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras, sales of the F100 camera for advanced amateur photographers in Japan and overseas...

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    ... lens business, Nikon's joint venture with French firm Essilor, Nikon-Essilor Co., Ltd., commenced operations in January 2000. In binocular and telescope products, the TRAVELITE V series of compact binoculars, which employ aspherical lenses, performed well in overseas markets. In addition, models...

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    ... strong capital investment by overseas LCD panel manufacturers. A rationalization of the product lineup reduced sales of IC inspection systems. However, Nikon also started taking orders for the NRM-1000 model, which combines inspection functions with the ability to monitor and manage lithographic...

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    ...both the Kumagaya Plant and at Tochigi Nikon Corporation. In addition, to support higher sales and service the projected increased in demand for steppers in the fastgrowing Southeast Asian market, Nikon established a local sales and customer service support company, Nikon Precision Singapore Pte Ltd...

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    ..., Hideo Ikeda Meiji Life Insurance Company Chief Officer of Core Technology Center STANDING CORPORATE AUDITORS DIRECTORS Akinori Kiribuchi Yoshiro Imagawa Tomochika Nakano General Manager of Sales & Marketing Headquarters of Precision Equipment Company CORPORATE AUDITORS Takuji Shidachi Michio...

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    ... levels of capital investment. In Europe, exports recovered on the back of the weakness of the euro, and conditions were generally favorable. In Asia, rising exports helped to support higher levels of manufacturing activity, and many economies in the region staged a firm recovery. In Japan, however...

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    ... (6.0) Balance Sheet Analysis At March 31, 2000 and 1999 2000 (% of Total Assets) 1999 Total assets Total current assets Inventories Property, plant and equipment Investments and other assets Total current liabilities Short-term borrowings Long-term debt, less current portion Shareholders' equity...

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    ... net income level boosted shareholders' equity by ¥7.8 billion. In net terms, total shareholders' equity increased by ¥5.5 billion. Cash and cash equivalents at the year-end amounted to ¥32.6 billion. As a result of the various measures taken to boost earnings, to reform management structures and...

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    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Nikon Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries March 31, 2000 and 1999 Millions of Yen 2000 1999 Thousands of U.S. Dollars (Note 1) 2000 ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Marketable securities (Notes 3 and 5) Notes and accounts receivable - trade (Note ...

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    ... Commitments and Contingent liabilities (Notes 9,10 and 11) Shareholders' equity Common stock (Note 6): ¥50 par value per share Authorized - 1,000,000,000 shares Issued and outstanding - 369,927,584 shares in 2000 and 1999 Additional paid-in capital (Note 6) Retained earnings (Notes 6 and 12) 36...

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    ... 7): Current Deferred 11,479 (17,447) 108,136 4,740 (1,032) 1,499 (710) 44,651 (9,725) Minority interest Net income (loss) ¥ 1 7,770 (3) ¥ (18,233) $ 9 73,201 Yen U.S. Dollars (Note 1) Per share of common stock (Note 2 (m)): Net income (loss) Cash dividends applicable to the year See...

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    ... STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Nikon Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries Years ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 Thousands Outstanding Number of Shares of Common Stock Millions of Yen Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital Retained Earnings Treasury Stock BALANCE, APRIL 1, 1998...

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    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Nikon Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries Years ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 Millions of Yen 2000 1999 Thousands of U.S. Dollars (Note 1) 2000 Operating activities: Income (loss) before income taxes and minority interest Adjustments for: Income taxes-...

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    ... statements issued domestically in order to present them in a form which is more familiar to readers outside Japan. Effective April 1, 1999, consolidated statements of cash ï¬,ows are required to be prepared under Japanese accounting standards, and those for the years, ended March 31, 2000 and...

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    ... into Japanese yen at the current exchange rates except for shareholders' equity, which is translated at the historical exchange rates. The differences resulting from such translations are reï¬,ected in the consolidated balance sheets as investments and other assets. (m) Per Share Information 18...

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    ... balance sheets principally consists of non-marketable securities for which there is no readily-available market from which to obtain or calculate the market value thereof. Due to the change in the Companies' investment policy during the year ended March 31, 2000, the Company reclassified corporate...

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    ... U.S. Dollars 2000 ¥ 71,558 ¥ 74,666 $ 674,118 32,000 ¥106,666 131,889 $ 806,007 Millions of Yen 2000 1999 Loans, principally from banks and insurance companies: 2000: 1.18%-9.185% due 2000-2006 1999: 1.13%-9.185% due 2000-2006 Bonds ¥ 21,167 90,000 111,167 Less: Current portion Long-term...

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    ... of Yen Thousands of U.S. Dollars Short-term borrowings Other current liabilities Long-term debt, including current portion ¥ 2,266 188 3,880 $ 21,348 1,771 36,554 ¥ 6,334 $ 59,673 As is customary in Japan, the Company maintains substantial deposit balances with banks with which it has...

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    ...for dividends, to stated capital by resolution of the shareholders. Under the Code, the Company may issue new shares of common stock to existing shareholders without consideration as a stock split pursuant to resolution of the Board of Directors. The Company may make such a stock split to the extent...

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    ... ownership of the leased property to the leasee on an "as if capitalized" basis for the years ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 were as follows: Millions of Yen Thousands of U.S. Dollars 2000 Machinery and Equipment Furniture and Fixtures Machinery and Equipment 2000 Furniture and Fixtures Total...

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    ...ected on the balance sheet at year end are not subject to the disclosure of market value information. 11. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES Contingent liabilities at March 31, 2000 were as follows: Millions of Yen Thousands of U.S. Dollars As the endorser of trade notes receivable discounted with banks As the...

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    ... On June 29, 2000, the Company's shareholders approved appropriations of retained earnings as follows: Thousands of Millions of Yen U.S. Dollars Cash dividends Bonuses to directors and corporate auditors ¥ 925 30 ¥ 955 $ 8,712 283 $ 8,995 13. SEGMENT INFORMATION (a) Industry Segments Millions...

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    ...946 ¥ 432,364 ¥ 42,601 ¥ 474,965 Thousands of U.S. Dollars Japan For the year ended March 31, 2000 North America Europe Asia Total (Eliminations) or corporate Consolidated Net sales Outside customers Intersegment sales Total Operating expenses Operating income $ $ 2,064,891 1,074,826 3,139...

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    (c) Export Sales For the years ended March 31, 2000 and 1999 Millions of Yen, % (A)/(B) 1999 Thousands of U.S. Dollars 2000 2000 (A)/(B) Export sales (A) North America Europe Asia Other Area Total ¥ 95,557 52,002 95,195 4,436 ¥247,190 25.7 % 14.0 25.6 1.2 66.5 % ¥ 78,869 46,714 53,754 7,032 ¥...

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    ...-6300 Kurobane Nikon Co., Ltd. Nikon Sales-Promotion Co., Ltd.* 1434, Oaza-kurobanemuko-machi, Kurobane-machi, Nasu-gun, Tochigi 324-0241 Tel: 0287-53-1111 4-25, Nishiohi 1-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0015 Tel: 03-5709-8281 Kumagaya Plant Nikon Logistics Corporation* Sagami Optical Co., Ltd...

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    ...(420) 2-67154560 Nikon Research Corporation of America* 1399 Shoreway Road, Belmont, CA 94002-4107, U.S.A. Tel: (1) 650-508-4674 Nikon Europe B.V. Nikon Singapore Pte Ltd Nikon (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Schipholweg 321, 1171 PL Badhoevedorp, The Netherlands Tel: (31) 20-4496 222 150 Beach Road #30...

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    ... 2.16 Stock Exchange Listings Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Sapporo Transfer Agent and Registrar The Mitsubishi Trust and Banking Corporation 11-1, Nagatacho 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8212, Japan Tel: 03-3212-1211 (As of March 31, 2000) Price Range of Common Stock (Â¥) 4,400 4,200 4,000 3,800...

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