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ArF Immersion Scanner NSR-S610C
Nikon has carved out a place as a pioneer of
optical technology in Japan and the world since
its inception in 1917. Today, we command
a high global standing in the manufacture
and sale of camera-related products, such as
digital cameras, as well as binoculars and
other optical products for consumers, such as
ophthalmic lenses. These items complement
our diverse array of industrial precision
equipment that includes semiconductor-related
equipment, IC and LCD steppers and scanners,
microscopes and measuring instruments.
To celebrate our 90th anniversary in 2007,
remaining true to Nikon’s business philoso-
phy of “Trustworthiness and Creativity,”
we have formulated our new vision in the
following words: “Our Aspiration: Meeting
needs. Exceeding expectations.” We aspire to be
a company that meets the needs and exceeds
the expectations of customers and society
in general.
Going forward, the Nikon Group will
leverage its core competencies to meet needs
in various industries and to satisfy customers
the world over.
At a Glance
Precision Equipment
Imaging Products
Instruments
Other
LCD Scanner FX-83S
Digital Compact Camera
COOLPIX S510
Automated Pattern Profi le
Monitoring Systems APM-3000 Series
Absolute Encoder MAR-MK32A
Segments/Products
To Our Shareholders
And Investors
In this section Nikon’s top management explains
the fi rm’s initiatives during the subject fi scal year
and the changes at Nikon underpinning the positive
performance, as well as CSR measures, shareholder
returns, and our forecasts for the next fi scal year.
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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 financial results. As
such, they are based on data that are obtainable at the time of announce-
ment in compliance with Nikon’s management policies and certain prem-
ises that are deemed reasonable by Nikon. Hence, actual results may differ,
in some cases signifi cantly, from these forward-looking statements due to
changes in various factors, including—but not limited to—economic condi-
tions in principal markets, product and service demand trends, customer
capital investment trends, and currency exchange rate fl uctuations.
Other
Digital SLR Camera Nikon D3
Confocal Microscope A1
Laser Rangefi nder Laser 550AS