News 2009

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

November

Nov. 5, 2009

• Second Quarter of the Year ending March 2010 Financial Results/Financial and Business Data

October

Oct. 30, 2009

• Corporate Name of Metris NV to Be Changed to "Nikon Metrology NV"

Oct. 29, 2009

• Revision of the Forecasts of Financial Results For the Year Ending March 31, 2010

Oct. 21, 2009

• Notification of Results of the Squeezeout Public Bid on Metris NV

Oct. 15, 2009

• Nikon Mexico S.A. de C.V. Established to Enhance Sales and Service in Fast-growing Mexican Market

Oct. 9, 2009

• Nikon Provides Aid to the Victims of the earthquake in Sumatra, Indonesia

Oct. 9, 2009

• Nikon Provides Aid to the Victims of the Typhoon "Ketsana" in the Philippines

Oct. 2, 2009

• Comments on Media Reports about Nikon's financial results

September

Sep. 29, 2009

• Reorganization of Precision Equipment Company's Production Subsidiaries

Sep. 25, 2009

• Notification of Results of Mandatory Reopening of the Takeover Bid on Metris NV

Sep. 11, 2009

• Nikon Group Issues Nikon CSR REPORT 2009

Sep. 11, 2009

• Nikon CSR REPORT 2008 recognized as Notable COP by the UN Global Compact Office

Sep. 4, 2009

• Approval of the Second Supplement to the Prospectus by the Belgian Banking, Finance and Insurance Commission ("BFIC")

August

Aug. 20, 2009

• Notification of Results of voluntary reopening of the Takeover Bid on Metris NV

Aug. 10, 2009

• Notice Concerning the Amount to be Paid for Offered Stock Acquisition Rights, etc.(Stock Compensation-type Stock Options)(PDF:11KB)

Aug. 6, 2009

• Nikon Photo Contest International 2008-2009 Announcement of Winners

Aug. 5, 2009

• First Quarter of the Year ending March 2010 Financial Results/Financial and Business Data

Aug. 5, 2009

• Revision of the Forecasts of Financial Results For the Year Ending March 31, 2010

July

Jul. 25, 2009

• Notification of Results of Public Takeover Bid for Metris NV

Jul. 16, 2009

• Announcement of Allotment of Offered Stock Acquisition Rights (Stock Compensation-type Stock Options) (PDF:145KB)

June

Jun. 30, 2009

• Approval of a Supplement to the Prospectus by the Belgian Banking, Finance and Insurance Commission ("BFIC")

Jun. 30, 2009

• Nikon Systems Inc. and Fujitsu Broad Solution & Consulting Inc. establish a joint company

Jun. 26, 2009

• On the conclusion of the 145th Annual General Shareholders' Meeting

Jun. 26, 2009

• Notice of the division of work among directors and officers

Jun. 24, 2009

• Approval of the Nikon takeover bid prospectus by the Belgian Banking, Finance and Insurance Commission ("BFIC")

Jun. 16, 2009

• Nikon Corporation Announces Issuance of Unsecured Straight Bonds

Jun. 3, 2009

• Announcement of a Tender Offer in Belgium

May

May 26, 2009

• Reorganization of Business Locations And Structural Reform of Nikon's Precision Equipment Company

May 22, 2009

• Notice Concerning Change in the Number of Shares Per Unit and Partial Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation

May 13, 2009

• The Year ended March 2009 Financial Results/Financial and Business Data

May 13, 2009

• Announcement of Cash Dividends for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2009

May 8, 2009

• New Appointment of Representative Director, Directors & Officers

May 8, 2009

• Notice of Personnel Changes of Directors and Officers

April

Apr. 27, 2009

• Revision of the Forecasts of Financial Results For the Year Ended March 31, 2009

February

Feb. 12, 2009

• Nikon Corporation, Japan and Essilor International, France, establish a joint research center in Japan

Feb. 5, 2009

• Third Quarter of the Year ending March 2009 Financial Results/Financial and Business Data

Feb. 5, 2009

• Revision of the Forecasts of Financial Results For the Year Ending March 31, 2009

Feb. 5, 2009

• Nikon Corporation to postpone construction of one New Building for Production of IC Steppers and Scanners