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Since its founding in 1917, Nikon has secured its place as a pioneer
of optical glass technology in Japan. Nowadays, we have gained
global acclaim for the manufacture and sale of camera-related
products, such as digital cameras, as well as binoculars and other
optical products for consumers, such as glasses frames, which
complement our diverse array of industrial precision equipment
that includes semiconductor-related equipment, notably steppers,
microscopes and measuring instruments.
In order to respond quickly to a changing business environment
and diversifying needs, we promote structural reform aimed at
maximizing management effi ciency. We also strive to stay ahead
of the times by continuing to put our business philosophy of
“Trustworthiness and Creativity” into practice. Doing so promises
to propel us to the leading company in the modern era through the
provision of unique products fi lled with innovation.
Going forward, the Nikon Group intends to make the most of its
core competencies to satisfy consumers in Japan and overseas and
to meet needs in a variety of industries.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this report regarding
the plans, projections and strategies of the Nikon
Corporation and its subsidiaries and affi liates that
comprise the Nikon Group (hereinafter “Nikon”)
that are not historical fact constitute forward-
looking statements about future fi nancial results.
As such, they are based on data that are obtainable
at the time of announcement in compliance with
Nikon’s management policies and certain premises
that are deemed reasonable by Nikon. Hence, ac-
tual results may differ, in some cases signifi cantly,
from these forward-looking statements due to
changes in various factors, including—but not lim-
ited to—economic conditions in principal markets,
product and service demand trends, customer
capital investment trends, and currency exchange
rate fl uctuations.
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fi nancial highlights
to our shareholders and investors
review of operations
CSR
fi ve-year summary
management’s discussion and analysis of operations
consolidated balance sheets
consolidated statements of income
consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity
consolidated statements of cash fl ows
notes to consolidated fi nancial statements
independent auditors’ report
organization of nikon group
nikon group companies
directors, auditors and offi cers
investor information
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