News 2001

The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.

December

Dec. 22, 2001

• Nikon Corporation filed a complaint in the U.S. International Trade Commission

November

Nov. 19, 2001

• First Half of Fiscal Year 2002 Financial Results (Consolidated)

Nov. 5, 2001

• Nikon Corporation sponsors two great soccer tournaments this winter

October

Oct. 2, 2001

• A message from Nikon Corporation about the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001

September

Sep. 18, 2001

• NIKONOS-V camera body to be discontinued

Sep. 3, 2001

• Revision of Forecast for Fiscal Year 2002

August

Aug. 2001

• EISA declares Nikon D1X "European Pro Digital Camera of the Year 2001-2002"

Aug. 2001

• EISA declares Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN 4000 ED "European Scanner of the Year 2001-2002"

Aug. 2001

• The Nikon D1X won "Best Digital SLR System Camera in Europe 2001-2002" from TIPA

Aug. 2001

• The Nikon SUPER COOLSCAN 4000 ED won "Best Film Scanner in Europe 2001-2002" from TIPA

Aug. 3, 2001

• Support for client environmental preservation programs

July

Jul. 2, 2001

• Announcement of the Stock Options Grant

June

Jun. 29, 2001

• Announcement regarding Treasury Stock Repurchase at the Stock Market

Jun. 28, 2001

• Announcement of New Management Structure

Jun. 27, 2001

• The Nikon Group, led by Nikon UK Limited, is one of the major sponsors for the 130th Open Championship (July 19 to 22, 2001)

May

May 21, 2001

• Fiscal Year 2001 Financial Results (Consolidated)

May 21, 2001

• Repurchase of Treasury Stock to introduce Stock Option Program (PDF:9KB)

May 18, 2001

• Infrared Thermography System Business to Close

May 8, 2001

• New Appointment of Directors and Introduction of the Executive Officer System

March

Mar. 19, 2001

• Nikon Cosponsors The International Sevens Rugby Tournament
  "VOLKSWAGEN SEVENS 2001"

Mar. 14, 2001

• Binocular and Telescope Products Division Spin-Off
  Nikon Vision Co., Ltd. to be Established as a Subsidiary

Mar. 7, 2001

• The Nikon Three-Year Plan

Mar. 1, 2001

• Establishment of Nikon (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

February

Feb. 28, 2001

• Nikon Accelerates Electron Projection Lithography (EPL)
  Development to Meet Customer Demand at 70 nm Chip Makers Rely on EPL Option for Critical Level Fabrication

Feb. 25, 2001

• Nikon Ranks 57th in Filing For U.S. Patents