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BASIC COMMITMENT
OF THE
TOSHIBA GROUP
We, the Toshiba Group companies, based on our total
commitment to people and to the future, are determined to help
create a higher quality of life for all people, and to do our part to help
ensure that progress continues within the world community.
COMMITMENT TO PEOPLE
We endeavor to serve the needs of all people, especially
our customers, shareholders, and employees, by implementing
forward-looking corporate strategies while carrying out responsible
and responsive business activities. As good corporate citizens,
we actively contribute to further the goals of society.
COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE
By continually developing innovative technologies centering on
the fields of Electronics and Energy, we strive to create products
and services that enhance human life, and which lead to a thriving,
healthy society. We constantly seek new approaches that help
realize the goals of the world community, including ways
to improve the global environment.
Committed to People,
Committed to the Future.
CONTENTS
To Our Shareholders 1
DVD and Beyond—Toshiba and the Multimedia Era 6
Board of Directors 16
Review of Operations 17
Financial Overview 25
Management’s Discussion & Analysis 26
Consolidated Financial Statements 32
Global Network 46
Consolidated Subsidiaries 48
Investor Reference 49
Cover:
This year’s cover symbolizes how the convergence of progress in digital technology,
telecommunications and other fields means the dawn of a new era for the electronics indus-
try. Toshiba’s 1996 annual report explains the initiatives the company is taking to capitalize
on the resulting opportunities.