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INTERVIEW WITH THE PRESIDENT
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■ Annual Cash Dividends
(Left scale)
Total Return Ratio
(Right scale)
40 40
(Yen) (%)
Annual Cash Dividends and
Total Return Ratio
Years ended March 31
In a move to internationalize the Group,
in 2012 Nikon established the Global Human
Resources Development Section.
Please explain the background and goals
of this initiative.
Worldwide, the Nikon Group has more than 24,000
employees, while 60% of our employees are citizens
of countries other than Japan. Overseas employees
are involved in a diverse array of business operations,
from production to sales, and we believe that it is
essential for them to gain a strong understanding of
Nikon and the Nikon brand, and to develop an affinity
with the Nikon Group.
I believe that the Nikon Group will continue
to develop new markets centering on emerging
countries and that, as a result of this process, our
organization will become much stronger if we all
share a common awareness of what the Nikon
brand means. For this reason, we are focusing our
training programs on Nikon’s DNA.
In March 2013, we also established the Nikon Group
HR Vision, which defines the core competencies Nikon
seeks from its employees, and this vision was shared
with all staff worldwide. To enable the Nikon Group to
realize sustainable growth, through the activities of
the Global Human Resources Development Section,
we aim to create an organization in which all
employees can attain their full potential.
In closing, are there any other points you wish
to make to shareholders and investors, such as
regarding your position on shareholder return?
Shareholder return is based on our previously stated
policy of “expanding investment in business and
technology development to ensure future growth,
taking steps to enhance competitiveness, and paying
a steady dividend that reflects the perspective of
shareholders, while making continual adjustments to
better reflect operating performance.” Accordingly,
we have set a target for a total return ratio of 25%
or more, to be achieved through dividends and the
buyback of stock.
Although the fiscal year ended March 2013 saw
a large decline in profits, we are committed to
improving our profitability by transforming our
operating structure and strengthening our existing
businesses. Combined with aggressive new
business development, these efforts are focused
on creating a group with high growth potential. We
look forward to the continued understanding and
support of our investors as we pursue these goals.