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SHIFTING GEARS TO VA
A Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this annual report with respect to Omron’s plans, strategies and benefits, as well as other statements that are not historical facts, are forward-
looking statements involving risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements include, but are
not limited to, general economic conditions in Omron’s markets, which are primarily Japan, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and China; demand for, and
competitive pricing pressure on, Omron’s products and services in the marketplace; Omron’s ability to continue to win acceptance for its products and servic-
es in these highly competitive markets; and movements of currency exchange rates.
Definition of Terms
All references to “Omron” and “the Company” herein are to Omron Corporation; references to “the Omron Group” and “the Group” refer to Omron Corporation
and consolidated subsidiaries and affiliates.
CONTENTS
1Profile
2Snapshot
4Financial Highlights
6Message from the Chairman
7Message from the President
11 Special Feature: Technology-Driven Sustainable Growth Begins Now
15 Segment Information
16 Business Lineup
18 Industrial Automation Business (IAB)
20 Electronic Components Business (ECB)
22 Automotive Electronic Components Business (AEC)
24 Social Systems Business (SSB)
26 Healthcare Business (HCB)
28 Business Development Group and Other Businesses
29 Management Systems
30 Corporate Governance and Legal Compliance
32 Corporate Social Responsibility
34 Intellectual Property Strategy
36 Directors, Corporate Auditors and Executive Officers
37 Financial Section
75 Global Network
77 Corporate and Stock Information
Sustainability Report 2005
For information on Omron’s sustainability ini-
tiatives, please refer to “Sustainability Report
2005”, a report on social and environmental
activities to our stakeholders, including
employees, clients and customers, sharehold-
ers, and the regional community.
http://www.omron.com/corporate/csr/
Financial Fact Book 2005
For financial data from the past 10 years, please
refer to “Fact Book 2005”.
http://www.omron.com/ir/ir_factbook.html