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Our mission at Our mission at
Olympus is to Olympus is to
contribute—in terms contribute—in terms
of both health and of both health and
hapiness— to a higher hapiness—to a higher
quality of life. quality of life.
CONTENTS: A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 5
REVIEW OF OPERATIONS 10 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT 18
INTERNAL CONTROLS 20 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 22 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 23
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CORPORATE AUDITORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 24
FINANCIAL SECTION 25 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY REPORT 55
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS BASES / CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES AND AFFILIATED COMPANIES 57 INVESTOR INFORMATION 59