C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E

C o m p a n y P r o f i l e 2 0 1 9

Representative DirectorPresident & CEO

Toshikazu Umatate

Based on our advanced knowledge such as optical and precision control technologies, Nikon has been contributing to society and technological development through its products such as FPD, semiconductor lithography systems, microscopes and measuring instruments. On the other hand, through our Imaging Products Business that appeals to human sensibilities and contributes to cultural development, Nikon has established itself as a global brand.

This spring, the new Medium-Term Management Plan was announced and a range of initiatives that will stimulate growth have been started. In order to continue to be a company that effectively contributes to society, it is necessary that Nikon realizes growth through innovation as well as by generating profits. We have designated the period up to 2021 as a time of preparation for growth, and will conduct various measures to establish a strong foundation for that growth.

One of these initiatives is "Generating new core pillars of profit".During this period, we will focus especially on the Material Processing Business whose market scale is large, has huge potential for growth, and in which it is also possible to obtain a leadership position.Searching for the market needs in that field with products such as the previously released optical processing machine, we aim for the development of innovative equipment and systems that realize high-accuracy material processing with a shorter delivery time and lower cost.Resulting from this, our intention is aiming to create new markets and industry in the Monodzukuri (manufacturing) field.Another initiative is "Improving the profitability of existing businesses".Enhancing profitability and reforming the cost structures in the three major business units – the Imaging Business Unit, FPD Lithography Business Unit and Semiconductor Lithography Business Unit – we will try to achieve more than 8% ROE while establishing a foundation for growth.

Nikon’s corporate philosophy is "Trustworthiness and Creativity".Based on this unchanging philosophy, we will continue to provide products and services that meet customers’ demands and expectations.Through such corporate activities, we can resolve various social issues. As the leading company in the precision and optics fields, we will always support people’s comfortable fulfilling lives every day around the world.

Advancing new initiatives for growth

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OUR CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY

OUR VISION

OUR QUALITIES OF MIND

Trustworthiness and Creativity

Our corporate philosophy is “Trustworthiness and Creativity.”

These are simple words, but they are not easily put into practice.

These important words represent unchanging principles

to which we will always be dedicated.

Unlock the future with the power of light

Unleashing the limitless possibilities of light.

Striving to brighten the human experience.

Focused, with purpose, on a better future for all.

THIS IS THE ESSENCE OF NIKON.

Curiosity We show our passion for progress through a wide range of

interests to cultivate fresh ideas.

Acceptance We warmly embrace diverse ideas

and delight in differences among people and cultures.

Inspirational Power We share our ideas with infectious enthusiasm to effect positive change in the world.

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The Nikon Group has formulated the Medium-Term Management Plan that will run until FY2021 (for the year ended March 31, 2022).Nikon Group will execute various strategic initiatives for reaching our goals to achieve sustainable growth of its enterprise value in the medium- to long-term.

Medium-Term Management Plan

Overview of Strategic Initiative

Nikon’s Medium- to Long-Term Goal

Management KPI Targets

As targets to achieve during this Medium-Term

Management Plan, Nikon has committed to ROE higher

than 8% in FY2021 and then will aim for stable ROE of

10% to 12% from FY2023 onward.

Areas of Growth During the Medium-Term Plan Period

Aim for leadership position in the global market

Generate operating profit of ¥10B+ in the future

Cash Flow Generation

Maintain Nikon’s share in important customer and product segments

Generate stable CF through profitability-first business operations

Candidates for Long-Term Growth

Assess opportunities for growth and examine feasibility

FY2021 (for the year ended

March 31, 2022)

Higher than 8% ROE

Generating New Core Pillars of Profit

Enhancing Monodzukuri (manufacturing) Foundation

Enhancing the Corporate Governance Structure

Improving Profitability of Existing Businesses

From FY2023 (for the year ended

March 31, 2024)

10 to 12% ROE

System where evaluation and monitoring of strategic decision-making can be implemented

effectively

Appointment of management, successor training plan

Reform

Cost Structure

Enhance profitability of the 3 main

existing businesses (Imaging Products, FPD,

Semiconductor Lithography)

Early acquisition of new engines through aggressive investing in new fields

(Establish Material Processing Business)

Establish “monodzukuri structure” by digital manufacturing

A leading company in precision and optics fields, consisting of businesses possessing scale and leadership position within the fields.

Material ProcessingImaging Products

Lithography Systems

(FPD, Semiconductor) ExistingGrowth areas

Areas of long-term growth

Digital Manufacturing Vision Systems/Robotics

Healthcare Business (growth areas)

Healthcare

What does Nikon create?

Cameras and binoculars that bring fun and excitement to all. Lithography systems that are

essential for manufacturing semiconductors and flat-panel displays. Healthcare equipment

that contributes to quality of life in an era of increasing human longevity. Measurement

and inspection systems that are vital for quality control in manufacturing. Optical

observation instruments that support space exploration.

Such is the great diversity of products, services and solutions we provide worldwide, based

on precision and optical technologies cultivated during our more than 100 years of history.

Image provided by NASA

Aiming to be the leading company in precisi on and optical technologies,

Nikon helps to support society and people’s lives through our wide-ranging businesses.

Ratio of Revenue by Region(for the year ended March 31, 2019)

Ratio of Revenue by Segment(for the year ended March 31, 2019)

13.0%JAPAN

24.3%UNITED STATES

16.7%EUROPE

28.1%CHINA

17.9%OTHER AREAS

¥708,660 million

10.2%

9.2%

38.8%PRECISION

EQUIPMENT

41.8%IMAGING PRODUCTS

¥708,660 million

INDUSTRIAL METROLOGY AND

OTHERS

HEALTHCARE

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COMPANY PROFILE

Company Name

Head Office

Representative DirectorPresident & CEO

Established

Outline of Business

Capital

Revenue(consolidated)

Number of Employees(consolidated)

Plants(Nikon Corp.)

NIKON CORPORATION

Shinagawa Intercity Tower C, 2-15-3, Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-6290, Japan Tel: +81-3-6433-3600

Toshikazu Umatate

July 25, 1917

Manufacture and sales of optical instruments

¥65,476 million (as of March, 2019)

¥708,660 million(for the year ended March 31, 2019)

20,917 (as of March 31, 2019)

Oi, Yokohama, Sagamihara, Kumagaya, Mito and Yokosuka

Nikon is enabling everyone to capture, share and enjoy real moments full of life.

Times may change, but people’s desire to capture the moment

in a beautiful image stays the same. And that is where Nikon’s Z 7 and Z 6 full-frame mirrorless cameras come in.

Drawing on the new-dimensional optical performance of the Z mount, they also inherit the operability and reliability of conventional digital SLR cameras, to provide users with the best imaging experience.

They are part of the wide variety of cameras that Nikon offers, from those for family use to advanced professional equipment, allowing more people to enjoy the pleasure of capturing the shot.

Images taken on the camera can be transferred to a compatible smart device via the SnapBridge app. Nikon’s original image-sharing and storage service, NIKON IMAGE SPACE, enables you to share your images with people all over the world.

Nikon’s Imaging Products Business encompasses both the enjoyment of shooting itself, and the additional fun that it can bring.

When you compose, focus and take a shot…

Nikon prov ides the pleasure.

Nikon supplies a range of binoculars and fieldscopes for viewing distant scenes up close, as well as Loupes and Laser Rangefinders.

Nikon offers a comprehensive lineup that fulfils users’ desire to shoot and record, including digital SLR cameras and compact digital cameras.

Nikon Z 7 full-frame mirrorless camera

With 45.7 effective megapixels, this high-pixel-count model can fully exploit the real value of NIKKOR Z lenses.

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When people strive to create a supe r-smart society…

Nikon works be hind the scenes.

Through its roles in the semiconductor and FPD manufacturing process, Nikon is contributing to the creation of a super-smart society.

The dawn of the super-smart society is expected to bring various innovations, harnessing IoT, AI and robotics to dramatically improve our lifestyles. Flat panel displays, including liquid-crystal displays (LCDs) and organic LEDs (OLEDs) as well as semiconductors are indispensable for realizing that society.

Nikon makes the manufacturing systems that expose circuit patterns for such components, covering everything from development and design to manufacturing, sales and after-sales services.

Semiconductor lithography systems are often called “the most precise machines in history,” requiring extreme precision down to around 1 nm*. Thanks to their high productivity, they are able to satisfy a variety of demands, such as for smaller sizes and higher integration.

Nikon also makes FPD lithography systems equipped with a unique multi-lens system for handling large panels, and other systems equipped with the same multi-lens system for producing the small- and medium-sized panels, such as those used in smart devices. By providing such systems, Nikon is working to support the creation of a super-smart society that benefits the whole world.

ArF Immersion Scanner NSR-S635E

Reduces the size of circuit patterns and projects them onto silicon wafers using super-resolution lenses. Plays an essential role in semiconductor manufacturing.

FPD Scanner FX-103SH

Projects circuit patterns onto the surface of glass plates for controlling each pixel.Supports the 10.5th generation plate size (2,940 x 3,370 mm).

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Glass plate size

The 10.5th generation: 2,940×3,370 mm

The 8th generation: 2,200×2,500 mm

The 6th generation: 1,500×1,850 mm

*1 nm: one-billionth of a meter.

Nikon is making manufacturing with metal molding easier and more accessible.

The Lasermeister 100A optical processing machine is Nikon’s original solution for metal processing, based on the concept that anyone should be able to handle it.

The advanced optical technology and precision control technology developed for Nikon’s semiconductor lithography systems, regarded as “the most precise machines in history”, enabled us to create a high-quality processing machine that is smaller and less expensive. It performs a variety of high-precision metal processing tasks using lasers, from the functions of metal 3D printers such as molding and overlaying, to laser marking and welding.

Nikon continues to develop innovative machinery by drawing on technologies cultivated through its FPD Lithography Business and Industrial Metrology Business, as well as technologies from the Semiconductor Lithography Business. Nikon is considering providing total solutions that cover from processing to quality assessment by combining with Nikon’s various kinds of industrial metrology.

Also, Nikon is contributing to the evolution of manufacturing by expanding the Material Processing Business that provides innovative processing equipment and systems.

Optical processing machine Lasermeister 100A

Requiring less space, the Lasermeister 100A can be easily installed not only in processing plants, but also R&D facilities within companies or schools, and even in a typical office space.

Using precise molding technologies achieved through optical processing, various molding operations are available such as the manufacture of detailed metal parts (with a printer that performs 3D metal processing), laser marking (printing logo and product name) and welding.

0.85 m 0.75 m

1.7 m

When manufacturers want to turn ideas

into reality, r ight away…

Nikon delivers the decisive factor.

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When medical special ists search for

s igns of disease…

Nikon supplies the solution.

Nikon is developing equipment for diagnosing diseases earlier while reducing patient burdens, contributing to quality of life in an era of increasing human longevity.

We are living in an era of increasing human longevity, and health expectancy is emerging as the key to enjoying a good quality of life.

One of Nikon’s answers is to provide “Ophthalmology Solutions” that diagnose diseases earlier, allowing for prompt treatment.

An ultra-wide field retinal imaging device developed by Nikon Group’s Optos Plc captures a digital image of the retinal area with the wide field of view of 200˚ simultaneously. Non-mydriatic diagnosis greatly reduces the burden on patients, and this supports diagnosis of retinal detachment, retinal break, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration. Nikon is also developing a diagnosis support system using artificial intelligence (AI) in the analysis of retina images, as a way to minimize the risk of vision loss from diabetic eye disease.

In addition, Nikon is constantly developing and supplying innovative microscopes via “Microscope Solutions”, while “Cell Solutions (Regenerative medicine/Drug discovery support)” employ technology for cell observation and analysis to contribute to the fields of regenerative medicine and drug discovery.

By utilizing optical technology, Nikon is contributing to the fields of medical and biological science fields, and helping to raise people’s quality of life.

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Microscope Solutions

Ophthalmology Solutions

Cell Solutions

(Regenerative medicine/

Drug discovery support)

Ultra-wide field retinal imaging device Daytona

Super-Resolution Microscope N-SIM S

Captures images at twice the resolution of conventional optical microscopes for observing high-speed live imaging of various biological events.

Cell Culture Observation System BioStation CT

Enables observation of growing conditions while culturing cells, as well as providing solutions to support research and mass production of iPS cells.

Nikon is supporting reliable manufacturing by providing highly precise measurement and inspection.

A medium- or large-sized aircraft is constructed using about three million parts, each of which needs to be completely reliable. Careful quality inspection is an indispensable part of the aircraft manufacturing process.

Among all, the jet engine turbine blades play one of the most crucial roles. It is necessary to conduct strict 100% inspections of the blade shape and wall thickness, as well as detect structural defects.

However, turbine blades are made of high-density materials, such as single-crystal alloy, and are difficult to inspect precisely using conventional inspection systems.

That is where Nikon’s X-ray/CT Inspection System XT H 450, equipped with the world’s only high-power X-ray source of 450kV, comes into play.

The XT H 450 enables non-destructive inspection to check the quality of casted parts and welds. This means it can be used not just for inspecting aircraft turbine blades, but also for vehicle engine castings and turbochargers.

Nikon also offers a diverse lineup of measuring and inspection systems to meet various industrial needs, such as systems for non-contact large-volume inspection and CNC video measuring.

X-ray/CT Inspection System XT H 450

A high-power X-ray source enables inspection of aircraft turbine blades and large castings for vehicles.

Non-Contact Large-Volume Inspection System Laser Radar

Non-contact, 3D measurement of large aircraft and automotive parts, as well as wind turbine blades.

CNC Video Measuring System NEXIV VMZ-H3030

Achieves non-contact, high-speed measurement at the highest precision of the NEXIV series, with accurate stage movements and high-performance optical systems.

When businesses inspect manufacturing quality…

Nikon serves as the gateway.

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Nikon is contributing to scientific progress with custom-made products such as optical systems for satellites.

Astronomy has been called the world’s oldest science. Civilization developed through our ancestors looking up from darkness at the glittering night sky, weaving magnificent stories, determining the seasons, creating calendars and divining directions from the stars. Even today, our curiosity and spirit of inquiry about the universe are endless, and humanity continues to make exciting new discoveries.

Nikon designs and manufactures optical parts that require ultra-high precision for a diverse array of fields, including space and astronomy. Among them are the observation systems for the Subaru large-scale optical-infrared telescope (National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, Hawaii Observatory) and the optical system for the Venus Climate Orbiter AKATSUKI.

Nikon continues to take full advantage of its core technologies, based on opto-electronics and precision technologies, and contributes to the evolution of scientific techniques, industry and society.

When scientists explore the vastness of s p ace…

Nikon supplies the visual expertise.

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Nikon’s optical system employed for AKATSUKI

The Venus Climate Orbiter AKATSUKI was developed to unveil the mysteries of the atmosphere of Venus, and Nikon designed and manufactured four optical systems including lenses and lens barrels, which contributed to capturing images of Venus.

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, Hawaii Observatory

Nikon is providing a range of products, as a pioneer of optical technology

Nikon provides photomask substrates manufactured through integrated production covering everything from materials to applying final processing, encoders that contribute to advances in robotics technology, and ophthalmic lenses that support comfortable vision, etc.

By providing optical components and image detection technology, Nikon is contributing to the future of autonomous driving.

Autonomous driving and ADAS (Advanced-Driver Assistance Systems) are finally ready for practical use, and the Lidar (Light Detection and Ranging) distance measuring sensor that serves as one of its “eyes” on the world is also gaining attention.

Lidar emits a laser beam to detect the distance and direction of an object’s location, making it indispensable for vehicles classified higher than autonomous driving level 3 (conditional automation).

Nikon has invested in Velodyne Lidar, Inc. in the USA, the leading company in this field, and will start mass production of its products at Sendai Nikon Corporation from the second half of FY2019 (for the year ended March 31, 2020). Thus, Nikon will continue to extend Velodyne Lidar’s lead in the global Lidar sensor market. Combining Nikon’s optical and precision knowhow with Velodyne’s Lidar sensor technology will advance development and manufacturing even further. Additionally, other diversified business alliances will also be considered widely.

W h e n e m e r g i n g a u t o n o m o u s a p p l i c a t i o n s

r e q u i r e c u t t i n g - e d g e s a f e t y s y s t e m s …

N i k o n d e l i v e r s t e c h n o l o g i c a l i n n o v a t i o n s .

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From design to mass production of optics and precision components

Nikon’s high-end optical components represent our superior technology and vast knowhow from high-transmittance and high-homogeneity materials to advanced processing technologies. Nikon offers a wide range of comprehensive component solutions covering every stage from design and prototyping through to integration and mass production for light sources, illumination systems and projection lenses.

Further expanding our opto-electronics and precision technologies, a solutions-based business is being developed, complementing our collaboration with Velodyne Lidar.

IMAGING PRODUCTS BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL METROLOGY AND OTHERSPRECISION EQUIPMENT BUSINESS HEALTHCARE BUSINESS

[ Digital SLR Camera ]

D5Enables advanced-quality imaging expressions without missing the moment in any situation

— Nikon’s flagship model.

[ Digital SLR Camera ]

D850Provides an effective pixel count of 45.7

megapixels, and continuous shooting speedsof up to approximately 9 fps.

[ Mirrorless Camera ]

Z 7Exploits the real value of NIKKOR Z lenses

with an effective pixel count of 45.7 megapixels.

[ Interchangeable Lenses for Cameras ]

NIKKOROffers NIKKOR Z lenses that realize new-dimensional optical performance and a

diverse lineup of NIKKOR F lenses.

[ Fieldscope ]

MONARCH Fieldscope 82ED-SAchieves sophisticated optical performance

providing sharp and clear image quality and a bright field of view.

[ Laser Rangefinder for use in golf ]

COOLSHOT PRO STABILIZEDEmploys the STABILIZED function and red

internal OLED display which improve the ease of measurement even more.

[ Alignment Station ]

Litho BoosterMeasures absolute grid distortion values quickly with ultra-high precision for all wafers prior to exposure. Correction

values are fed forward to the lithography system.

[ Compact Digital Camera ]

COOLPIX A1000Equipped with an electronic viewfinder

(EVF), and featuring superior image quality, operability and high-performance 35x

optical zoom in a compact body.

[ Binoculars ]

WX 7×50 IFFeatures a super-wide field of view,

gathering Nikon’s leading-edge optical technologies realized by a passion for

craftsmanship.

[ Optical Processing Machine ]

Lasermeister 100ARealizes various metal-processing operations with ease and

high precision using laser, from additive manufacturing, laser marking to welding.

[ Cell Culture Observation System ]

BioStation CTEnables tracking observation of cells without

subjecting them to stress.

[ Inverted Research Microscope ]

ECLIPSE Ti2Contributes greatly to the most advanced biological

science research.

[ ArF Immersion Scanner ]

NSR-S635EDeveloped for high-volume 5 nm node application manufacturing, overlay accuracy and remarkable

throughput are realized.

[ Super-Resolution Microscope ]

N-SIM SEnables super-resolution imaging observation of

live cells ten times faster than with a conventional model.

[ FPD Scanner ]

FX-103SHSupports the 10.5th generation plate size and is

optimized for the mass production of products such as 8K TVs or high-definition LCD panels.

[ CNC Video Measuring System ]

NEXIV VMZ-H3030Automatically measures the dimensions of various samples with the highest precision

of the NEXIV series.

[ X-ray/CT Inspection System ]

XT H 450Enables inspection of large castings and

high-density metal objects, such as turbine blades.

[ Total Station ]

Nivo-Z SeriesMeasures the distance and angle to the

target object accurately.

Optical systems for AKATSUKINikon designed and manufactured the optical systems for the lightning and

airglow camera (LAC), 1μm camera (IR1), ultraviolet imager (UVI), and the lens of the

2μm camera (IR2).

Optical componentsUtilizing opto-electronics and precision

technologies, Nikon provides total solutions from the design to mass production of optical

components.

Photomask substrates for FPDUtilizing precision polishing, cleaning and

measurement technologies, FPD photomask substrates as large as 2,000 mm square are

produced.

[ Multi-Turn Absolute Encoder ]

MAR-M50AAchieves a height of only 12.74 mm. It is ideal for use in small AC servomotors for

industrial robots and service robots.

SEEMAX seriesA series of lenses utilizing shape and

fitting parameter optimization to delivermaximum performance.

FPD LITHOGRAPHY BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL METROLOGY BUSINESS

CUSTOMIZED PRODUCTS BUSINESS

GLASS BUSINESS

OPHTHALMIC LENSES BUSINESSENCODERS BUSINESS

Precision Components & Modules Business

SEMICONDUCTOR LITHOGRAPHY BUSINESS

[ Ultra-Wide Field Retinal Imaging Device ]

Daytona

Continuously leads imaging culture development by expanding the new possibilities of imaging with products such as mirrorless cameras, as well as with binoculars and fieldscopes that provide a dynamic field

of view.

Provide the latest manufacturing processes with total measuring solutions that meet varying requirements, while playing an important

role in the evolution of technology, industry and society, through diverse products ranging from ophthalmic lenses to cutting-edge

technologies for space exploration.

Supports the creation of a super-smart society through the development and production of FPD

lithography systems for manufacturing liquid crystal panels and OLED panels, as well as lithography

systems that produce semiconductors.

Contributes to improving people’s quality of life all over the world by providing microscope solutions,

cell solutions (regenerative medicine/drug discovery support) and ophthalmology solutions to the

bioscience and medical fields.

Employing advanced opto-electronics and precision technologies, we offer products and solutions to help build a better society.

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Nikon Metrology NVManagement of finance, accounting, legal affairs, IT and marketing for group companies in the Americas and Europe for industrial metrology

Nikon Metrology Europe NVSales, servicing of microscopes, metrology and X-ray CT, and development of 3D metrology

Nikon Metrology GmbHSales, servicing of microscopes, metrology and X-ray CT

Nikon Metrology UK Ltd.Sales, servicing of microscopes, metrology and X-ray CT

Nikon X-Tek Systems Ltd.Development and manufacturing of X-ray CT, and manufacturing of 3D metrology

Nikon Metrology SARLSales, servicing of microscopes, metrology and X-ray CT

Asia, Oceania,the Middle East

Nikon Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.Management of finance, accounting, legal affairs and tax for group companies in the Asia and Oceania region

Nikon Holdings Hong Kong LimitedPromotion of CSR and internal audit to affiliates in Asia and Oceania

Nikon Hong Kong Ltd.Import, sales and servicing of cameras

Nikon Singapore Pte. Ltd.Import, sales and servicing of cameras, microscopes and measuring instruments, maintenance and servicing of semiconductor lithography systems

Nikon (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.Support for sales and servicing of cameras, microscopes, and measuring instruments

Nikon Australia Pty LtdImport, sales and servicing of cameras

Nikon India Private LimitedImport, sales and servicing of cameras, and maintenance and servicing of measuring instruments

Nikon Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd.Import, sales and servicing of cameras

Nikon Middle East FZEImport, sales and servicing of cameras in the Middle East, Africa, and Western and Southern Asia

Nikon Imaging (China) Sales Co., Ltd.Import, sales and servicing of cameras

Nikon Imaging Korea Co., Ltd.Import, sales and servicing of cameras

Nikon (Thailand) Co., Ltd.Manufacture of digital cameras, interchangeable lenses, and digital camera components

Nikon Lao Co., Ltd.Assembly of digital camera units

Nikon International Trading (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.Procurement of parts for digital cameras

Nikon Precision Korea Ltd.Maintenance and servicing of semiconductor/FPD lithography systems

Nikon Precision Taiwan Ltd.Maintenance and servicing of semiconductor/FPD lithography systems

Nikon Precision Shanghai Co., Ltd.Maintenance and servicing of semiconductor/FPD lithography systems

Nikon Instruments (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.Marketing, maintenance and servicing of microscopes, measuring instruments

Nanjing Nikon Jiangnan Optical Instrument Co., Ltd.Manufacture of microscopes and objective lenses for microscopes

Nikon Instruments Korea Co., Ltd.Sales, maintenance and servicing of microscopes and measuring instruments

PT Nikon IndonesiaSales promotion of inspection/measuring systems and cameras

Optos Australia Pty LtdImport, sales and servicing of ultra-wide field retinal imaging devices

Hikari Glass (HK) Ltd.Sales of optical glass and molded optical glass

Hikari Glass (Changzhou) Optics Co., Ltd.Manufacture of optical glass and molded optical glass

Associated companies

Nikon-Essilor Co., Ltd.Development, manufacture, sales and servicing of ophthalmic lenses

Nikon Lenswear Experience Center Co., Ltd.Retail sales of ophthalmic frames and lenses

Nasu Nikon Co., Ltd.Manufacture of ophthalmic lenses

Aichi Nikon Co., Ltd.Manufacture of ophthalmic lenses

Nikon Optical U.S.A. Inc.Sales of ophthalmic lenses

Nikon Optical Canada Inc.Manufacture and sales of ophthalmic lenses

Nikon Optical U.K. Ltd.Sales of ophthalmic lenses

Beijing Nikon Ophthalmic Products Co., LtdSales of ophthalmic lenses

Nikon-Trimble Co., Ltd.Development, manufacture, sales and servicing of surveying instruments

* Major companies of Nikon Group are listed above. Nikon Group consists of Nikon Corporation, its 81 subsidiaries and 16 associated companies. (as of March 31, 2019)

Japan

Nikon Imaging Japan Inc.Sales and servicing of cameras

Nikon Vision Co., Ltd.Development, manufacture, sales and servicing of sport optics products

Sendai Nikon CorporationManufacture of cameras

Miyagi Nikon Precision Co., Ltd.Manufacture of devices for FPD/semiconductor lithography systems

Tochigi Nikon Precision Co., Ltd.Manufacture of devices for semiconductor/FPD lithography systems

Nikon Tec CorporationSales of used equipment and maintenance service for semiconductor/FPD lithography systems

Net Work CorporationMaintenance service for semiconductor/FPD lithography systems

Nikon Healthcare Japan Inc.Import, sales and servicing of ophthalmic equipment

Nikon CeLL innovation Co., Ltd.Development, manufacturing and testing services for cell-based therapeutics

Nikon Instech Co., Ltd.Sales, maintenance and servicing of microscopes, measuring instruments, X-ray/CT inspection systems, etc.

Nikon Engineering Co., Ltd.Design, manufacture and sales of projection exposure systems, live cell observation systems, laser marking systems, etc.

Hikari Glass Co., Ltd.Manufacture and sales of optical glass and molded optical glass

Nikon Business Service Co., Ltd.Employee welfare activities, procurement, logistics

Nikon Staff Service CorporationProvision of staffing and outsourcing services

Nikon Tsubasa Inc.Processing, assembly and packing of parts for optical instruments

Nikon Systems Inc.Development and support of computer software

Tochigi Nikon CorporationManufacture of interchangeable lenses, optical lenses and optical components

TNI Industry CorporationMachining processing, exterior package processing, assembly and others

Jigtech CorporationManufacture of jigs for industrial machinery

The Americas

Nikon Americas Inc.Centralized supply, administration and management of funds of affiliates in the U.S.

Nikon Inc.Import, sales and servicing of cameras

Nikon Canada Inc.Import, sales and servicing of cameras and microscopes

Nikon Mexico, S.A. de C.V.Import, sales and servicing of cameras

Nikon Latin America, S.A.Import, sales and servicing of cameras in Latin America (excluding Mexico and Brazil)

Nikon Precision Inc.Import, sales, maintenance and servicing of semiconductor lithography systems

Optos, Inc.Import, sales and servicing of ultra-wide field retinal imaging devices

Nikon Instruments Inc.Import, sales, maintenance and servicing of microscopes

Nikon Metrology, Inc.Sales, servicing of microscopes, metrology and X-ray CT, and development and manufacturing of 3D metrology

Nikon Research Corporation of AmericaResearch and development related to lithography systems, imaging technologies, artificial intelligence, software, and high precision systems

Europe

Nikon Holdings Europe B.V.Centralized supply, administration and management of funds of affiliates in Europe

Nikon Europe B.V.Import, sales and servicing of cameras

Nikon GmbHImport, sales and servicing of cameras and microscopes

Nikon U.K. Ltd.Import, sales and servicing of cameras and microscopes

Nikon France S.A.S.Import, sales and servicing of cameras and microscopes

Nikon CEE GmbHImport, sales and servicing of cameras and biological microscopes

Nikon (Russia) LLC.Import, sales and servicing of cameras

Mark Roberts Motion Control LimitedDesign, develop, manufacture, sales and rental of robotic motion control camera equipment

Nikon Precision Europe GmbHMaintenance and servicing of semiconductor lithography systems

Optos PlcManufacture, sales and servicing of ultra-wide field retinal imaging devices

Optos GmbHImport, sales and servicing of ultra-wide field retinal imaging devices

Nikon Instruments Europe B.V.Import, sales, maintenance and servicing of microscopes

Nikon Instruments S.p.A.Import, sales, maintenance and servicing of microscopes and measuring instruments

Supporting you through our global network

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Accelerating new businesses with open innovation

Enhancing users’ imaging experiences

Cooperation with venture capital partners

To expand new business operations, Nikon invests globally

in venture companies. Each of these provides Nikon with

valuable transaction data and trend information as well as

exchanging other diverse information at regular meetings.

Nikon benefits from its venture business partners’ research,

comparisons, target company information and future value

estimations.

[Major companies invested in]

SBI Investment

Geodesic Capital

Beyond Next Ventures

500 Startups Japan, and more

Private fund

Nikon and SBI Investment Co., Ltd. have jointly established

a private fund to invest in venture companies, using

SBI Investment’s valuable expertise and experience in

investment in growing sectors. Nikon deploys this new

fund to pursue fresh business opportunities by investing

in venture companies that can possibly play a future role,

with the focus on Japan and North America as well as in

European and Asian countries.

[Investment fields]

AI Communication technology/cloud computing/broadcasting services

Optics • imaging • sensing technology/applications and solutions

Healthcare Robotics VR/AR/MR services and systems

Nikon Experience Hub

Nikon Singapore Pte. Ltd. which is the activity base of the

Imaging Business Unit in Asia, Oceania and Middle East

regions, formulated marketing policies to enhance both

customers’ actual experiences and digital experiences

simultaneously via social media, etc. in 2017. To enhance

the actual experiences, they launched projects to make

renovations and create store innovation at major stores.

The representative concept shop is Nikon Experience Hub.

The Nikon Experience Hubs have opened in major cities

including Bangkok (Thailand), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Ho

Chi Minh (Vietnam), Jakarta (Indonesia), Manila (Philippines),

and Colombo (Sri Lanka). We provide solutions at each

location that answer various imaging needs.

Alliances

Nikon is building various alliances including business/capital

tie-ups outside of the company including universities, other

companies and affiliates, cooperative research, and M&A.

Through these various alliances, Nikon is leveraging its

strengths to expand the scale and scope of its businesses,

including extending its interests to peripheral fields in order

to create new business opportunities.

[Major examples]

Joint development with Accuthera Inc. to develop a high-energy x-ray

source suitable for nondestructive inspection/testing systems

Strategic business cooperation for cell-related fields with Berkeley Lights,

Inc. of the United States

Subsidiary acquisition of Mark Roberts Motion Control Limited Accelerator Program

Nikon recruits venture companies that aim to innovate

on a global scale, and calls for intrapreneurs (employees

who are taking the initiative to create something new and

innovative within their companies of their own volition)

who are attempting to commercialize by themselves, while

transforming their creative ideas into business reality, and

adding value to the

world. Providing

various programs

to commercialize

their business ideas

and support them,

Nikon generates

new business

opportunities.

O p e n I n n o v a t i o n M a r k e t i n g a c t i v i t i e s

Streamlining industry through utilizing robotics and

AI, and conducting city infrastructure maintenance

by using cyberspace are fast approaching. Now,

automation and streamlining through AI are

expected in every aspect. As one of the methods of

solving such social issues, Nikon initiated a dynamic

action plan to achieve open innovation by utilizing

external resources. Nikon has selected cooperating

partners from the observing, measuring and

transmitting fields that have a high affinity with

existing businesses. Through various actions, Nikon

is sowing the seeds of future businesses, accelerating

the speed of product development and nurturing

the establishment of new businesses.

Nikon closely listens to customers all over the world

and understands precisely what they want. Thus

Nikon establishes good relationships with customers

and creates customer-oriented products, services

and solutions.

Also, Nikon is working not only in conventional

marketing, but also digital marketing. Promoting

projects to enhance customer experiences in both

the real and digital fields, Nikon continues to raise

its enterprise value for customers.

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Nikon Experience Hub in Singapore

The latest lineup of NIKKOR lenses

Touch & Try section where visitors can actually try the new products

Nikon School offers various educational programs about photography and a gallery to spark inspiration

Creating a bright future with Nikon’s unique point of view

Strengthening the Monodzukuri (manufacturing) structure and ensuring consistent quality worldwide

Technology Strategy Committee

The Technology Strategy Committee aims to actively

respond to a wider range of social issues and needs.

In order to formulate the Medium-Term Management

Plan, this committee has established three areas of long-

term growth in “Digital Manufacturing”, “Vision Systems/

Robotics” and “Healthcare” based on Nikon’s core

competence, and social and market trends.

In the future, Nikon will work on each business unit/

division from the technical aspect to ensure the effective

implementation of the Medium-Term Management Plan

across the Group. Flexibly adjusting to external changes,

Nikon will aim to achieve long-term growth.

Basic Technologies that Support Nikon

To strengthen Nikon’s existing businesses and create

new businesses, it is vital to continue basic R&D activities

based on a long-term perspective. With opto-electronics

and precision technologies as a foundation, Nikon is

conducting R&D in a wide range of technologies, such as

optics, precision measurement and manufacturing, image

processing, materials, and software and systems.

Initiatives to improve QCD (quality, cost, delivery)

Nikon’s manufacturing has developed internationally

and must deliver products that achieve “Nikon quality”

regardless of their production location worldwide.

Introducing and strengthening a common quality

management system and production technology, Nikon

realizes exactly the same quality worldwide which means

that the extremely high quality is maintained whichever

Nikon facility in the world produces them. Also, in order

to meet customers’ requirements accurately not only for

quality, but also regarding cost and delivery, Nikon is

advancing improvement activities from diverse perspectives

such as development, design, procurement, manufacturing

and quality.

• Reinforcing the quality management system

Nikon has established a Basic Quality Policy for the quality

management system, drawn up a Quality Control Directive

to effectively execute the policy, and implemented it across

the Nikon Group.

Also, in order to realize optimized manufacturing,

Nikon makes continual efforts to strengthen the quality

management system and prevent quality problems from

occurring, to absolutely ensure a totally consistent “Made

by Nikon” product quality worldwide.

• Promoting front-loading

Nikon mass produces digital cameras and interchangeable

lenses not only at factories in Japan, but also at our facilities

around the world. When manufacturing products at any

factory, teams are formed involving the production site

from the development stage, and opinions are exchanged

and discussed several times. By also employing computer

simulations, the development time can be shortened, any

issues are discovered at an early stage and appropriate

measures can be considered in order to successfully realize

product optimization.

Built a Platform Utilizing AI

Focusing on information processing technology including

AI, which has been developing rapidly in recent years, Nikon

Group established a platform structure and environment

that utilize AI efficiently and effectively. Now, based on

this platform, we are advancing R&D that combines AI with

Opto-electronics Technologies and Precision Technologies,

and accelerating development in order to deploy this for

business utilization.

R e s e a r c h a n d D e v e l o p m e n t M a n u f a c t u r i n g

As one of the research and development themes,

Nikon is advancing development of super-resolution

nonlinear fluorescence microscopy. Overlaying two-

color laser beams allowed the spatial resolution*1 to

be improved and thus realized super resolution that

breaks the diffraction limit*2. Recently, demands

for observing deep areas of thick samples such

as cultured cells have been increasing. Nonlinear

fluorescence microscopy is expected to be

available at a lower cost and more convenient than

conventional super-resolution microscopy, making

it an effective tool to meet these deep observation

needs. We are advancing the development with

perspectives of modularizing in the future, and

enhancing additional values of the existing confocal

laser microscope system.*1 The ability to distinguish two close points as separate points.*2 The theoretical limit of resolution defined by light diffraction phenomenon (the phenomenon whereby light waves move around and behind obstacles).

The Nikon way of manufacturing utilizes system

optimization from a Group-wide perspective as

well as consideration of each part of the process

from the product development and design stage.

Nikon concretely promotes activities to enhance

all aspects of productivity including procurement,

manufacturing and quality assurance.

As well as this, in order to accurately meet

customers’ needs which are increasingly diversifying,

and to contribute to prosperity, convenience and

assurance in everyday life for customers through our

products, Nikon is constantly evolving.

Nonlinear fluorescence microscope development in progress.

Manufacturing structure

Improving manufacturing technology for optical

components on a Group-wide basis as well as establishing

a manufacturing system with enhanced efficiency, Nikon

continuously strives to strengthen its overall manufacturing

system.

Nikon’s products consist of optical and stage units as well as

a diverse range of functional units. For optical units, which

are the core of Nikon products’ superiority, production

facilities, human resources and accumulated technologies

are now concentrated at Tochigi Nikon, while the

development and design departments that were previously

dedicated to each product have been consolidated within

the Optical Engineering Division. By promoting more

efficient manufacturing, Nikon is enhancing Group-wide

productivity. In addition, as an important Group-wide issue,

we are working to strengthen the manufacturing base

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Software and Systems

Image Processing

OpticsPrecision Measurement and Manufacturing

Materials

Front-loading development

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Contributing to a variety of activities aimed at supporting photographic and imaging culture

S u s t a i n a b i l i t y C u l t u r a l a c t i v i t i e s

Nikon engages in a variety of activities with the aim

of realizing a prosperous society through culture and

the arts, which includes establishing the “NIKKOR

CLUB” for those who favor and enjoy Nikon cameras

and lenses, offering the “Nikon Salon” for exhibiting

the creative photographic works of both professional

and amateur photographers, and hosting one of

the world’s largest international photo contests, the

“Nikon Photo Contest”.

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Nikon Museum

Nikon Museum displays the histories, products and

technologies of Nikon’s various businesses.

In addition to approximately 1,000 items of legendary

cameras and NIKKOR lenses, industrial equipment,

bioscience and medical equipment and eyeglasses are

exhibited.

Also, unique exhibitions, 4K movie screenings, and fun

events for elementary school children during the summer

vacation are held. At the museum shop, museum original

goods are available.

Nikon Photo Contest

Nikon holds one of the largest international photo contests in

the world, the Nikon Photo Contest, which started in 1969.

The aim of the Nikon Photo Contest is to support the growth

of a global community of people who are able to influence

others through the common language of photography,

irrespective of age or level of photographic experience.

We regard it as a forum where people with a passion for

photography can gather to enhance their skills through

competition, celebrate the changing times, acknowledge

each other’s efforts, find stimulation from different points of

view, and help make photography an even more vital part of

everyday life.

Judging is performed for the Nikon Photo Contest

Implementing measures for selected priority issues to contribute to a sustainable society

Climate change measures

In order to mitigate climate change, more innovative

initiatives and urgency are increasingly necessary.

The Nikon Group positions the realization of a low-carbon

society as one of the most important issues in the Nikon

Long-Term Environmental Vision. As Medium-Term Goals in

2030, Nikon aims to reduce CO2 emissions throughout the

entire supply chain by 26% compared with the fiscal 2013

level.

Creating an environment in which diverse

employees can work efficiently

As a base for the Nikon Group’s sustainable growth, Nikon

is advancing the creation of an attractive environment that

embraces diversity while enabling employees to reach their

full potential.

Specifically, Nikon engages in fair evaluations and treatment

that emphasize performance regardless of age or gender,

and at the same time, we provide support for employees

to consider their careers independently and develop their

skills. Also, we strive to manage employee health and safety

rigorously for a greater sense of security. Moreover, Nikon

believes that employing women more effectively in the

workplace in Japan is an important issue to address and

advances initiatives.

The Nikon Group’s corporate social responsibility

(CSR) is making its corporate philosophy of

“Trustworthiness and Creativity” a reality through

its business activities and contributing to the

sustainable development of society.

CSR Priority Issues

In order to ensure the efficient, steady implementation of

CSR measures, the Nikon Group identifies CSR priority issues

to focus on. We set targets for each issue, and manage and

implement CSR activities on a Group-wide basis.

There are 11 CSR priority issues in three areas. Particularly

in the area of “Contributing to society through business

activities,” we are aiming to ensure that the Nikon Group’s

commitment to “Unlock the future with the power of light,”

which is embodied in Our Vision, is reflected in our CSR

activities.

Participation in International Initiatives

Nikon joined the UN Global Compact in 2007, and also joined

the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) in 2018 with the aim

of enhancing the overall level of CSR both within the Nikon

Group and in the supply chain.

Promoting responsible supply chain management

The Nikon Group recognizes the importance of corporate

responsibility in the supply chain and promotes responsible

supply chain management. Through this, Nikon strengthens

the procurement system of the Group and increases value

for customers.

Solving social issues by using opto-electronics technologies

Challenging toward innovation

Improving product and service quality

Promoting a low-carbon society

Promoting resource circulation

Contributing to a healthy and environmentally safe society

Strengthening supply chain management

Respecting human rights

Promoting the success of diverse employees

Strengthening compliance

Ensuring effective governance

Contributing to society

through business activities

Responding to environmental

issues

Strengthening CSR

foundation

Location:Shinagawa Intercity Tower C, 2-15-3, Konan, Minato-ku,

Tokyo 108-6290, Japan

Opening hours:10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (last admission at 5:30 p.m.)

Closed:Sundays, Japanese national holidays, and other days determined by the Museum *Including national holidays that fall on Saturdays.

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