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Caution Concerning Forward-
Looking Statements
Statements in this annual report with
respect to Omron’s plans, strategies,
and benefits, as well as other state-
ments that are not historical facts, are
forward-looking statements involving
risks and uncertainties. Important fac-
tors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from such statements
include, but are not limited to, gener-
al economic conditions in Omron’s
markets, which are primarily Japan,
North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific,
and Greater China; demand for and
competitive pricing pressure on
Omron’s products and services in the
marketplace; Omron’s ability to con-
tinue to win acceptance for its products
and services in these highly competi-
tive markets; and movements of
currency exchange rates.
Definition of Terms
All references to “Omron” and “the
Company” herein are to Omron
Corporation and consolidated sub-
sidiaries and affiliates.
Annual Report 2009
IAB Industrial Automation
Business
32
Segment Information
ECB Electronic Components Business
34
AEC Automotive Electronic
Components Business
36
SSB Social Systems Business
38
HCB Healthcare Business
40
Other Businesses
Environmental Solutions Business HQ,
Electronic Systems & Equipments Division
HQ, and Other Businesses
42
Intellectual Property Strategy
43
Corporate Governance, Compliance,
and Risk Management
44
Contents
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
48
Directors, Corporate Auditors, and
Executive Officers
50
Internal Control Section
89
Financial Section (U.S. GAAP)
51
Corporate and Stock Information
91
Omron’s Management Compass
—SINIC Theory
92
Omron: Advancing Sensing and Control
Technology
93
Omron at a Glance
Business performance and outlook by segment
30
Core Competence and Business Domains
2
Business Segments and Key Products
4
Ten-Year Financial Highlights
8
To Our Stakeholders
Message from the Chairman
10
1933:
The Origins of Innovation
A friend of Omron founder
Kazuma Tateisi said to him,
who worked as an X-ray
machine salesman “If there
were a high-precision timer
for an X-ray photography
capable of operating accu-
rately at a speed of 1/20 of a
second, it would be a huge
success.” Inspired by this, Mr.
Tateisi began the work
process ranging from sketch-
ing to production of the timer.
In 1933, he delivered a hand-
made prototype to Nissei
Hospital in Osaka, where it
was tested and proved effec-
tive in operating at the required
speed. After this, he soon
began to receive large orders.
Cover
at Communication plaza
X-ray timer
We are advancing a future-oriented man-
agement approach focused on medium- and
long-term growth and have designated fis-
cal 2009 as the “year to solidify our footing
and prepare for the future.”
About Us
Feature 1
Dialogue between Omron President
and CEO Hisao Sakuta and Outside
Director Kazuhiko Toyama
20
Outside Director Kazuhiko Toyama brings a
unique perspective as an investor and busi-
ness leader with management experience at a
consulting company and as the former COO
of the Industrial Revitalization Corporation of
Japan. Mr. Toyama and Omron President
Hisao Sakuta conducted an insightful dialogue
on the current economic recession, the role of
an outside director, the importance of a com-
pany’s on-site capabilities, and the governance
needed to overcome an economic crisis.
Feature 2
Omron Makes It Possible
25
Feature 3
Environmental Solutions Made
Possible by Omron
29
In February 2009, Omron released an inno-
vative sensor technology that immediately
generated media buzz for its innovativeness
and surprising applicability. Smile Scan,
which measures the degree of a person's
smile, was an instant hit, but in fact it was
the result of intense development that was
launched by an insightful comment from the
front line.
Investment to Reduce CO2Strengthens
Companies
Highlighting a CO2reduction solution based on sensing and control
technology.
Message from the President
12
Interview with the President
President Sakuta Discusses Omron’s Future
“Downsizing for Success” and our Motto, “Change!
Challenge! Create!”
14
We are confronting the challenges of the cur-
rent conditions with the confidence that we
will achieve profit levels exemplifying com-
plete recovery.
Sustainability Report 2009
For information on Omron’s sustainability initiatives, please refer to our Sustainability Report 2009, a
report on social and environmental activities for our stakeholders, including employees, clients and
customers, shareholders, and local communities.
http://www.omron.com/corporate/csr/