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Maintain top share and
high protability
Develop or launch next-
generation higher- denition
FPD lithography systems for
small and medium-sized as
well as large-sized panels
Business Strategies for Medium-Term
Management Plan Update
20 NIKON REPORT 2015
Q How would you sum up the scal year ended March 31, 2015?
In the scal year ended March 31, 2015, there was favorable demand for the at
panel display (FPD) lithography systems used in large-sized panels, but demand was
sluggish for the systems used in small and medium-sized panels due to the settling
down of capital investment in smart devices.
Since our FPD lithography systems are highly competitive and hold the leading
share of the market, we are prone to be affected by changes in the market. Compared
with the previous year, our performance during the scal year under review in a shrink-
ing market had harsh consequences in terms of results, but we were able to securely
maintain competitiveness.
Q How do you see the business environment prospects in
the scal year ending March 31, 2016?
In the scal year ending March 31, 2016, a sharp increase in demand is expected for
higher-denition small and medium-sized panels, which will lead to a signicant rise
in sales of our FPD lithography systems. As major themes for the current scal year,
we are acknowledging to steadfastly meet the increase in demand, maintain the per-
formance of the systems, and keep delivery deadlines with our customers.
Q Please tell us about the initiatives designed to improve
your competitiveness.
The development of lithography systems featuring higher resolution, productivity, and
stability is proceeding according to plan. In addition, we recognize that working to
Kiyoyuki Muramatsu
Corporate Vice President
General Manager of FPD Lithography Business Unit
We will further hone product competitiveness to
maintain and expand the superiority of our systems
for higher-denition panels and aim to achieve our goal
of remaining an operation that supports the advances
of the display industry.
FPD Lithography Business Unit
Precision Equipment Business
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