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Frequently Asked Questions

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History

Q:When was Nikon established?
A: On July 25, 1917, two of Japan's leading optical manufacturers merged to form Nippon Kogaku K.K. In April 1988, the company's name was changed to Nikon Corporation. Please refer to Corporate History for more information about the company's history.
Q:When did Nikon first list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange?
A:The Company listed in May 1949.

Performance

Q:Where can I find information about Nikon's the latest financial results and forecasts of performance?
A: Please refer to the Financial Results and associated presentation materials which can be found in the Financial Results Conference of the website.
Q:I would like to view Nikon's annual report.
A: Annual reports are available in PDF format. Please use the Request Form to order printed matters of the annual report and other documents.

Management

Q: What is Nikon's philosophy?
A: Nikon's Philosophy is built on the key phrase "Trustworthiness and creativity". Please refer to Nikon's Philosophy for further details.
Q:Where can I obtain a summary of the management policies and strategies?
A: Please refer to Top Message and Medium Term Management Plan.

Businesses

Q:Please tell me about Nikon Group's businesses and their principal products.
A: Precision Equipment
IC steppers and scanners, LCD steppers and scanners
Imaging Products
Digital cameras, film cameras, interchangeable lenses
Instruments
Microscopes, measuring instruments, semiconductor inspection equipment
Other Businesses
Sport optics products, Ophthalmic Lenses, surveying instruments

Please refer to Business Information for further details.

Research&Development

Q:What kinds of R&D projects is Nikon currently engaged in?
A: In addition to strengthening its core technologies, represented by opto-electronics and precision technologies, Nikon is working aggressively to develop next-generation products in all areas of business.
Please refer to Core Technology for further details.

Environment

Q:What kinds of environmental protection activities does Nikon carry out?
A: Nikon is promoting preservation activities under the Nikon Basic Environmental Management Policy,which was established in 1992.
Please refer to Duty to the Environment for further details.

Stock

Q:What is Nikon's stock code number?
A:7731.
Q:Who is Nikon's share registrar?
A:Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation's Corporate Agency Div.
Q:Are there plans to split Nikon stocks?
A:At present, Nikon has no such plans.
Q:Has Nikon issued American Depositary Receipts?
A:No.
Q:Does Nikon have plans to list on any foreign stock exchanges?
A:At present, Nikon has no such plans.
Q:Does Nikon have a special benefit plan for shareholders?
A:No.

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