Frequently Asked Questions
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Questions
- History
- Performance
- Management & Businesses
- Research & Development
- CSR
- Stock
Answers
History
- Q:When was Nikon established?
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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:What is the origin of the name NIKON?
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In September 1946, the new compact camera was named "Nikon". This name originated from "NIKKO", the abbreviation of the official company name at the time (Nippon Kogaku K.K.), to which the letter "n" was added to the end to give a more masculine impression.
Later, the Nikon brand achieved global penetration and became a household name in each its product fields. It was at this time, in April 1988, that the company name (Trading Name) was changed from Nippon Kogaku K.K. to the present Nikon Corporation. - Q:When did Nikon first list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange?
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The Company listed in May 1949.
Performance
- Q:Where can I find information about the latest financial results and forecasts of performance?
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Please refer to the Financial Results and associated Presentation Materials which can be found in the Financial Results and Presentation Materials.
- Q:I would like to view Nikon's annual report.
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Annual reports are available in PDF format. Please use the Request Form to order printed matters of the annual report and other documents.
Management & Businesses
- Q:What is Nikon's philosophy?
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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?
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Please refer to Top Message and Medium Term Management Plan.
- Q:Please tell me about Nikon Group's businesses and their principal products.
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- Precision Equipment
- IC steppers and scanners, LCD steppers and scanners
- Imaging Products
- Digital cameras, Film cameras, Interchangeable lenses, Speedlights, Film scanners, Software, Sport optics
- Instruments
- Biological microscopes, Industrial microscopes, Stereoscopic microscopes, Measuring instruments, Semiconductor inspection equipment
- Other Businesses
- Customized equipment, LCD Photomask Substrates
Please refer to Business Information for further details.
Research & Development
- Q:What kinds of R&D projects is Nikon currently engaged in?
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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.
CSR
- Q:What is Nikon's policy regarding CSR?
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The Nikon Group upholds CSR-oriented management as one of its priority policies in its Medium Term Management Plan from 2006 and has formulated a CSR Medium Term Plan. We are committed to implementing our corporate philosophy "Trustworthiness and Creativity" through our CSR activities which are based on these plans. Please refer to Nikon CSR for further details.
- Q:What measures has Nikon taken in terms of corporate governance?
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To enhance the relationship of trust it enjoys with its stakeholders amid continued globalization of the business environment, the Nikon Group aims to increase management efficiency and transparency by bolstering corporate governance. Please refer to Corporate Governance for further details.
- Q:What sorts of measures are necessary for environmental activities?
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Nikon formulated the Nikon Basic Environmental Management Policy in 1992. Since then, we have made constant progress, based on the principles of recycling and coexistence, to ensure the sustainable development of society and pass along a healthy environment to future generations. Please refer to Environmental Activities for further details.
Stock
- Q:What is Nikon's policy regarding shareholder returns?
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Nikon's basic policy regarding the distribution of earnings is to expand investment in business and technology development to ensure future growth, take steps to enhance competitiveness, and pay a steady dividend that reflects the perspective of shareholders, while making continual adjustments to better reflect operating performance. In accordance with this policy, we have set a target for a total return ratio of 25% or more including the acquisition of treasury stock.
- Q:What is the record date for dividends paid to shareholders and what is the current dividends situation?
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Record date for year-end dividends paid to shareholders is on March 31 and September 30 for the interim dividends. And please refer to Dividend Information about the current dividends situation.
- Q:Does Nikon have a special benefit plan for shareholders?
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No.
- Q:When is the General Shareholders' Meeting held?
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Annual General Shareholders' Meeting is held in June of each year. Please refer to Stock Information.