CANON INC.
 



FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of August, 2004

CANON INC.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

30-2, Shimomaruko 3-Chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan
(Address of principal executive offices)

[Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

     
   
   
  CANON INC.
 
 
  (Registrant)
 
   
 
   
Date August 30, 2004
  By   /s/ Hiroshi Kawashimo
 
 
  (Signature)*
 
   
 
   
  Hiroshi Kawashimo
General Manager, Finance Division
Canon Inc.

*Print the name and title of the signing officer under his signature.

 

The following materials are included.
1.   Interim report for the 104th business term


 

(INTERIM REPORT COVER PAGE)

 


 

To Our Shareholders

     We are pleased to present our interim report for the first half of our 104th business term (from January 1, 2004 to June 30, 2004).

     Reviewing conditions in both the domestic and overseas economies during the first half of the current fiscal year, the United States economy experienced a strong recovery, driven largely by resilient consumer spending and capital investments brought on by aggressive fiscal and financial policies. The European economies showed a slow but generally stable recovery trend. The Asian economies, in particular, China, benefited from favorable exports, and showed continued strong growth. As for Japan, continued expansion in exports and capital investments together with a recovery in consumer spending contributed to steady growth in the economy. In the foreign exchange markets, the Yen strengthened against the U.S. Dollar, but weakened against the Euro, compared to the first half of 2003.

     Looking at the markets in which we conduct business, the market for digital cameras and digital video cameras continued to grow strongly. The market for networked multifunctional devices and printers showed steady growth due to increasing demand for multifunctionality and color. At the same time, demand for semiconductor production equipment for IC chips and memories as well as mirror projection mask aligners for LCD panels grew as a result of an expansion in the market for digital consumer electronics, etc. and subsequent increased capital investments by semiconductor and LCD panel manufacturers.

     Amid this business environment, Canon entered the fourth year of Phase II (2001 to 2005) of its “Excellent Global Corporation Plan.” In keeping with this plan, the Canon Group has carried out various management reforms in order to establish a highly profitable earnings structure that can withstand various changes in our business environment. In particular, we sought to further advance reforms in our production and development activities, as well as taking steps to improve the competitiveness of our products, to reduce costs, and to embark on the restructuring of our procurement activities. Further, as for our semiconductor and LCD production equipment operations, we strengthened our corporate structure in our development, production, and sales functions in order to respond flexibly to changes in the market.

 


 

     As a result of these efforts, and supported by vigorous economies around the world, our earnings during the first half of the current fiscal year continued the uptrend seen during the second half of 2003. Consequently, we recorded consolidated sales of 1,648.4 billion yen (up 7.3% from the first half of 2003), consolidated income before income taxes and minority interests of 260 billion yen (up 20.6%), and consolidated net income of 160.8 billion yen (up 25.8%). On a non-consolidated basis, we recorded sales of 1,078.6 billion yen (up 13.9%), and ordinary profit of 197.7 billion yen (up 20.3%). All of these figures represent record highs. Non-consolidated net income declined to 127 billion yen, falling 1.4% from the first half of 2003 when we recorded 45.9 billion yen for gains on exemption from the substitutional portion of the employees’ pension fund.

     We have decided to pay an interim dividend of 25 yen per share (up 10 yen from the interim dividend for the previous business term) from August 27.

     Looking ahead to the second half of the current fiscal year, while we expect economies worldwide to continue to recover, the Canon Group remains prepared for any uncertainties that may develop in our business environment. Against the background of such conditions, we seek to implement further business reforms designed to further strengthen our management structure and to raise our performance to an even higher level.

     We look forward to your continued support and encouragement in the future.

August 2004

FUJIO MITARAI
President & C.E.O.

 


 

Change in Business Results

Net Sales (Consolidated)
100 MILLIONS OF YEN

(CONSOLIDATED BAR CHART)

Net Sales (Non-Consolidated)
100 MILLIONS OF YEN

(NON-CONSOLIDATED BAR CHART)



Income before Income Taxes and
Minority Interests (Consolidated)
100 MILLIONS OF YEN

(CONSOLIDATED BAR CHART)

Ordinary Profit (Non-Consolidated)
100 MILLIONS OF YEN

(NON-CONSOLIDATED BAR CHART)



Net Income (Consolidated)
100 MILLIONS OF YEN

(CONSOLIDATED BAR CHART)

Net Income (Non-Consolidated)
100 MILLIONS OF YEN

(NON-CONSOLIDATED BAR CHART)



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BUSINESS CONDITIONS BY OPERATIONS

Sales by Operations

Consolidated

                 
    Sales   Change from the First
Operations
  (100 millions of yen)
  Half of Fiscal 2003 (%)
Business Machines
    11,423       0.7  
Office Imaging Products
    5,543       2.8  
Computer Peripherals
    5,307       (0.1 )
Business Information Products
    573       (10.5 )

 
Cameras
    3,473       22.4  

 
Optical and Other Products
    1,588       35.4  

 
Total
    16,484       7.3  

 

Non-Consolidated

                 
    Sales   Change from the First
Operations
  (100 millions of yen)
  Half of Fiscal 2003 (%)
Business Machines
    6,957       1.7  
Office Imaging Products
    2,455       4.1  
Computer Peripherals
    4,502       0.4  

 
Cameras
    2,878       38.2  

 
Optical and Other Products
    951       75.8  

 
Total
    10,786       13.9  

 

Notes:

1.   Regarding the segment of “Business information products” within the “Business machines” category in the consolidated information above, there were no sales on a non-consolidated basis.
2.   From this interim period, the Company is disclosing in the “Office imaging products” category of the consolidated information above, the figures related to information system business (including document solution, network integration, etc.), previously classified under “Optical and other products,” in view of the close association between the information system business and the office imaging products business. The figures for the previous term have been reclassified, accordingly.
     
Consolidated
  Non-Consolidated

(CONSOLIDATED AND NON-CONSOLIDATED PIE CHARTS)

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Business Machines Operations

Office Imaging Products

     Amid continuing fierce competition in both domestic and overseas markets for office imaging products, we have focused our efforts on offering increased networking functions, higher performance and color functions in order to expand sales.

     For office use products, sales of “iR C3200/C3200N,” which was introduced in 2003 as the first color machine in our networkable, multifunctional “imageRUNNER series,” remained strong in all of our global markets. Also, through the additional launch of “iR C3100” medium-speed color multifunction device, and our high-speed multifunction device “iR C6800,” we endeavored to strengthen our color product line-up and expand sales. Our strong line-up of black and white digital multifunctional devices, which ranges from low- to high-speed models, and our “iR1600/2000 series” in particular, was well received in both Japanese and overseas markets, and recorded a steady level of sales, much as in 2003.

     We also aggressively pursued the solutions business, by taking advantage of our Multifunctional Embedded Application Platform (MEAP), which is incorporated in our “imageRUNNER series” machines and allows users to expand functionality by installing specialized application software, and also by promoting our solid line-up of “imageWARE series” software for document solution.

     As for products targeting individuals and small business owners, acting upon the shift in demands from single-function copying machines to digital multifunctional devices (featuring copying machine, printer, and facsimile functions) prominent in Japan and the U.S., we strove to expand sales of products like our “imageCLASS MF5550,” introduced last year in the North American market. In the process of shift from analog to digital copying machines in Europe, we endeavored to expand sales of products like the “PC-D320/340” compact digital copying machine that was introduced last year.

     As a result of these efforts, consolidated and non-consolidated sales of this segment rose by 2.8% and 4.1%, respectively, compared to the first half of 2003.

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Change in Sales
100 MILLIONS OF YEN

Consolidated

(CONSOLIDATED BAR CHART)

Non-Consolidated

(NON-CONSOLIDATED BAR CHART)

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Computer Peripherals

     In order to respond to the trends of lower prices and shorter product lifecycles in this area, we sought to cut costs, increase development speed, and reduce inventory.

     Regarding inkjet printers, we responded to the shift in demand towards lower priced models offering improved functionality that was especially visible in overseas markets. Further, continuing from last year, we strove to advance the added value of our products by promoting the adoption of “PictBridge,” a user-friendly industry-standard interface that enables direct printing from digital cameras and digital video cameras. Sales of our “PIXUS 560i” with the “PictBridge” interface, introduced last year, were strong, and our flagship model, “PIXUS 9900i,” which we introduced during this first half, has received high praise from professional photographers for its outstanding image resolution. While demand in Europe, North America and Japan is shifting from single-function printers to multifunctional devices (including copying, scanning and other functions), sales of our medium-class “PIXUS MP360/370” machines introduced last year were quite favorable. In addition, we have sought to further expand sales through the introduction of our high-end model, the “PIXUS MP740/710” during this first half.

     Turning to laser beam printers, sales of our OEM-brand color laser beam printers grew strongly in volume terms along with solid sales of black and white printers. As for the Canon brand products, sales of printers that can handle A3-sized paper, including Canon’s new “Satera LBP3800/3700” black and white printer, were strong in Japan.

     With regard to image scanners, although the demand for multifunctional devices has been on the increase, our “CanoScan LiDE80” machine, introduced last year, continued to sell strongly in Japan and North America.

     While sales in this division grew on a volume basis, the shift in demand towards lower-priced products continued, restraining sales figures to levels almost the same as in the first half of 2003. Sales declined 0.1% on a consolidated basis, and rose 0.4% on a non-consolidated basis.

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Change in Sales
100 MILLIONS OF YEN

Consolidated

(CONSOLIDATED BAR CHART)

Non-Consolidated

(NON-CONSOLIDATED BAR CHART)

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Business Information Products

     The market for commercial-use document scanners marketed by Canon Electronics, Inc. is expanding on the back of the “paperless” trend in Japan, Europe and North America. In particular, “DR-9080C/6080” and other high-speed scanners, with the scanning speed of 60 to 90 pages per minute, helped to boost sales.

     As for calculators marketed by Canon Electronics Business Machines (H.K.) Co., Ltd., models with printing function continued to see strong sales in North America. Moreover, Canon Electronics Business Machines (H.K.) Co., Ltd.’s electronic dictionaries, which are sold in Japan, including the “wordtank V70” which has Chinese language capability, “wordtank C30” designed for students, and the newly-introduced “wordtank G50,” have contributed significantly to its sales.

     With regard to personal computers sold by Canon Sales Co., Inc., intentional curtailing of personal computers as individual products, as part of a strategy to promote the sales of high value-added total solution packages, resulted in large decline in sales.

     Consequently, consolidated sales in this segment declined by 10.5% compared to the first half of 2003.

Note: For this segment, there were no sales on a non-consolidated basis.

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Change in Sales
100 MILLIONS OF YEN

Consolidated

(CONSOLIDATED BAR CHART)

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Camera Operations

     Demand for digital cameras, both single-lens reflex (SLR) and compact type, expanded on a global basis, while worldwide demand for conventional film cameras contracted. For video cameras, as well, demand for digital models continued to grow.

     Amid these trends, in response to the strong potential of the market for digital SLR cameras, we took the lead in introducing an affordable model, “EOS Kiss Digital,” in September 2003, and sales of this camera continued to sell strongly. Additionally, the “EOS-1D Mark II,” which was introduced during the current term and boasts the world’s fastest continuous shooting speed, has received extremely high recognition from professional photographers.

     With regard to compact digital cameras, while widespread diffusion in Japan caused growth in the domestic market to slow, we expect to see growth in demand for these products outside of Japan. Amid this situation, we have introduced five new models in our “PowerShot series,” including the “PowerShot Pro1,” and three new models in the “IXY DIGITAL series,” including the “IXY DIGITAL 500,” to expand sales.

     In the area of digital video cameras, we have bolstered our line-up in each of our markets around the globe by introducing new products such as the “FV M100 KIT” and the “FV M20 KIT,” and we have outfitted our products with our unique “DIGIC DV” imaging processor to differentiate them from competing models and thus successfully increased our sales. We have also focused on expanding sales of compact photo printers, and have introduced new products such as the “CP-330,” which employs the “PictBridge” industry-standard interface that allows direct printing from digital cameras and digital video cameras.

     At the same time, as to film cameras, despite our introduction of several new cameras, such as the “EOS 7s” SLR, targeting experienced camera users, and the “Autoboy N150” compact camera, sales of film cameras declined due to the shift in consumer demand towards digital cameras.

     As a result, this segment’s consolidated and non-consolidated sales rose by 22.4% and 38.2%, respectively, compared to the first half of 2003.

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Change in Sales
100 MILLIONS OF YEN

Consolidated

(CONSOLIDATED BAR CHART)

Non-Consolidated

(NON-CONSOLIDATED BAR CHART)

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Optical and Other Products Operations

     Demand for semiconductor production equipment expanded due to strength in the semiconductor market arising from brisk sales of cellular telephones and digital consumer products, as well as from replacement demand for personal computers. Demand for LCDs used in televisions and other applications was also extremely strong. Amid these trends, demand from memory manufacturers in Japan, Taiwan, Korea and other areas of Asia for our leading-edge semiconductor steppers expanded rapidly. At the same time, due to continued growth in demand for charge-coupled devices (CCD) and small-sized LCDs, orders for conventional products such as our i-line and KrF steppers continued to see favorable trends. Further, demand for mirror projection mask aligners for large-sized LCD panels remained robust, with our “MPA-7800” machines for fifth generation giant panels (1,200 mm by 1,300 mm) experiencing particularly strong growth in sales volumes.

     In the area of broadcast-use television lenses, brisk demand was seen in North America, where the trends of digital and high resolution broadcasting are firmly in place. Demand in Japan and other parts of Asia remained strong, as well. In particular, we focused efforts to expand sales of our handy-type, “high-grade ENG lens series,” including our “J17ex7.7B,” and succeeded to substantially increase the number of units sold.

     As for medical equipment, sales of our “CR-DGi” non-mydriatic retinal camera, introduced last year, remained strong. Furthermore, the “CXDI-50G” and other X-ray digital cameras, which use our unique sensor technologies, recorded favorable sales.

     Consequently, this segment’s consolidated and non-consolidated sales rose by 35.4% and 75.8%, respectively, compared to the first half of 2003.

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Change in Sales
100 MILLIONS OF YEN

Consolidated

(CONSOLIDATED BAR CHART)

Non-Consolidated

(NON-CONSOLIDATED BAR CHART)

Note:   The products mentioned in “Business Conditions by Operations” above may have different names in other areas.

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Balance Sheets/Statements of Income

Canon’s consolidated financial statements conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

ASSETS

                 
            Millions of yen
    As of June 30,   As of Dec. 31,
    2004   2003
    (Unaudited)
  (Audited)
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
    811,221       690,298  
Marketable securities
    1,369       1,324  
Trade receivables
    526,980       539,006  
Inventories
    486,623       444,244  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    245,530       255,905  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total current assets
    2,071,723       1,930,777  
Noncurrent receivables
    14,999       16,543  
Investments
    73,707       78,912  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    891,248       846,433  
Other assets
    301,788       309,483  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total assets
    3,353,465       3,182,148  
 
   
 
     
 
 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                 
            Millions of yen
    As of June 30,   As of Dec. 31,
    2004   2003
    (Unaudited)
  (Audited)
Current liabilities:
               
Short-term loans
    17,152       39,136  
Trade payables
    470,817       391,181  
Income taxes
    80,639       83,064  
Accrued expenses
    180,164       193,657  
Other current liabilities
    121,532       120,265  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total current liabilities
    870,304       827,303  
Long-term debt, excluding current installments
    35,733       59,260  
Accrued pension and severance cost
    237,152       238,001  
Other noncurrent liabilities
    37,110       30,843  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total liabilities
    1,180,299       1,155,407  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Minority interests
    166,432       161,196  
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Common stock
    173,514       168,892  
Additional paid-in capital
    401,558       396,939  
Retained earnings
    1,580,425       1,450,440  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
    (143,585 )     (143,275 )
Treasury stock
    (5,178 )     (7,451 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total stockholders’ equity
    2,006,734       1,865,545  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
    3,353,465       3,182,148  
 
   
 
     
 
 

Notes:

                 
            Millions of yen
    As of June 30,   As of Dec. 31,
    2004
  2003
    (Unaudited)   (Audited)
1. Allowance for doubtful receivables
    12,992       14,423  
2. Accumulated depreciation
    1,138,228       1,118,183  
3. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    (85,849 )     (83,801 )
Net unrealized gains and losses on securities
    7,123       6,784  
Minimum pension liability adjustments
    (65,043 )     (65,961 )
Net gains and losses on derivative financial instruments
    184       (297 )
4. The number of consolidated subsidiaries as of June 30, 2004 was 200, and the number of companies accounted for on an equity basis as of June 30, 2004 was 19.
               

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Consolidated Statements of Income

                 
            Millions of yen
    Six months ended   Six months ended
    June 30, 2004   June 30, 2003
    (Unaudited)
  (Unaudited)
Net sales
    1,648,420       1,535,588  
Cost of sales
    822,653       759,714  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Gross profit
    825,767       775,874  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    572,391       559,900  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Operating profit
    253,376       215,974  
Other income (deductions):
    6,598       (468 )
Interest and dividend income
    3,027       4,630  
Interest expense
    (1,438 )     (2,650 )
Other, net
    5,009       (2,448 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Income before income taxes and minority interests
    259,974       215,506  
Income taxes
    92,745       82,801  
Minority interests
    6,453       4,938  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Net income
    160,776       127,767  
 
   
 
     
 
 
         
Notes:
1.
Basic net income per share ¥ 181.84  
2.
Canon’s comprehensive income consists of net income, change in foreign currency translation adjustments, change in net unrealized gains and losses on securities, change in minimum pension liability adjustments and change in net gains and losses on derivative financial instruments.
 
Comprehensive income for six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 were ¥160,466 million and ¥167,590 million, respectively.

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Non-Consolidated Balance Sheets

                 
ASSETS
          Millions of yen
    As of June 30,   As of Dec. 31,
    2004
  2003
Current Assets
    1,265,705       1,151,428  
Cash and deposits
    282,523       197,700  
Notes receivable
    206,733       196,415  
Accounts receivable
    455,104       454,520  
Marketable securities
    138       63  
Finished goods
    98,237       84,955  
Work in process
    92,977       90,773  
Raw materials and supplies
    3,880       2,959  
Deferred tax assets
    21,051       24,351  
Short-term loans receivable
    15,857       21,868  
Other current assets
    95,222       84,870  
Allowance for doubtful receivables
    (6,017 )     (7,046 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
Fixed Assets
    940,416       907,889  
Property, Plant and Equipment
    501,221       461,971  
Buildings
    217,467       213,147  
Machinery
    96,154       88,573  
Vehicles
    246       181  
Tools and equipment
    45,237       43,616  
Land
    92,413       92,413  
Construction in progress
    49,704       24,041  
Intangibles
    18,761       19,422  
Industrial property rights
    218       190  
Facility utility rights
    452       467  
Software
    18,091       18,765  
Investments
    420,434       426,496  
Marketable securities-noncurrent
    36,288       42,665  
Investment in affiliated companies
    306,167       303,184  
Long-term loans receivable
    7,727       7,027  
Long-term pre-paid expenses
    7,498       8,438  
Deferred tax assets-noncurrent
    57,879       59,758  
Guarantees
    3,028       3,130  
Other noncurrent assets
    1,918       2,334  
Allowance for doubtful receivables-noncurrent
    (71 )     (40 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
TOTAL ASSETS
    2,206,121       2,059,317  
 
   
 
     
 
 
         
Notes:
1.
Current receivable from affiliated companies 722,923 million yen
 
Noncurrent receivable from affiliated companies 7,716 million yen
 
Current payable to affiliated companies 263,194 million yen
2.
Accumulated depreciation of property, plant and equipment 609,151 million yen

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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                 
    Millions of yen
    As of June 30,   As of Dec. 31,
    2004
  2003
Current Liabilities
    552,874       497,954  
Notes payable
    33,008       15,360  
Accounts payable
    296,572       265,848  
Short-term loans
    53,970       49,603  
Other payable
    40,499       37,278  
Accrued expenses
    49,688       49,980  
Accrued income taxes
    62,214       62,713  
Deposits
    9,376       7,641  
Accrued bonuses for employees
    4,702       4,541  
Other current liabilities
    2,845       4,990  
Noncurrent Liabilities
    103,087       117,203  
Convertible debenture
    2,496       11,734  
Long-term debts
          1  
Accrued pension and severance cost
    99,533       104,230  
Accrued directors’ retirement benefit
    1,058       1,238  
 
   
 
     
 
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    655,961       615,157  
 
   
 
     
 
 
Common Stock
    173,514       168,892  
Capital Surplus
    305,042       300,428  
Additional paid-in capital
    305,042       300,426  
Other capital surplus
          2  
Retained Earnings
    1,068,820       974,276  
Legal reserve
    22,114       22,114  
Reserve for special depreciation
    9,071       3,896  
Reserve for deferral of capital gain on property
    7       9  
Special reserves
    889,828       719,428  
Unappropriated retained earnings
    147,800       228,829  
Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities
    7,962       8,015  
Treasury Stock
    (5,178 )     (7,451 )
 
   
 
     
 
 
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    1,550,160       1,444,160  
 
   
 
     
 
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    2,206,121       2,059,317  
 
   
 
     
 
 
         
3.
Contingent liabilities  
 
Guarantees 46,878 million yen
 
Letter of awareness and others 2,696 million yen
4.
From this interim period, the term which can be defined under the implementing regulation of the Japanese Commercial Code Section 48 is classified by affiliated companies.

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Non-Consolidated Statements of Income

                 
    Millions of yen
    Six months ended   Six months ended
    June 30, 2004
  June 30, 2003
OPERATING PROFIT AND LOSS
               
Operating Revenue
    1,078,553       946,551  
Net sales
    1,078,553       946,551  
Operating Expenses
    888,149       792,160  
Cost of sales
    666,940       569,687  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    221,209       222,473  
 
   
 
     
 
 
OPERATING PROFIT
    190,404       154,391  
 
   
 
     
 
 
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE
               
Other Income
    27,560       25,048  
Interest income
    255       258  
Dividend income
    6,876       3,685  
Rental income
    5,869       4,521  
Patent royalties
    9,921       10,638  
Miscellaneous income
    4,639       5,946  
Other Expense
    20,293       15,146  
Interest expense
    54       129  
Selling charge for export bills
          4  
Depreciation of rental assets
    5,143       4,017  
Loss on disposal and write-off of inventories
    4,434       5,071  
Foreign exchange loss
    6,772       3,592  
Miscellaneous loss
    3,890       2,333  
 
   
 
     
 
 
ORDINARY PROFIT
    197,671       164,293  
 
   
 
     
 
 
NON-ORDINARY INCOME AND LOSS
               
Non-Ordinary Income
    3,576       46,414  
Gain on sales of fixed assets
    5       7  
Gain on sales of marketable securities-noncurrent
    3,571        
Gain on sales of investments in affiliated companies
          527  
Gain on exemption from the substitutional portion of the employees’ pension fund
          45,880  
Non-Ordinary Loss
    4,460       2,588  
Loss on sales and disposal of fixed assets
    4,460       2,588  
 
   
 
     
 
 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    196,787       208,119  
Income taxes — Current
    64,517       59,199  
— Deferred
    5,234       20,145  
 
   
 
     
 
 
NET INCOME
    127,036       128,775  
Unappropriated retained earnings brought forward from previous term
    22,277       13,340  
Loss on sales of treasury stock
    1,513       1  
 
   
 
     
 
 
UNAPPROPRIATED RETAINED EARNINGS
    147,800       142,114  
 
   
 
     
 
 
                 
Notes:
1.
Transactions with affiliated companies: Sales   1,054,190 million yen
 
  Purchase   612,236 million yen
 
  Other transaction   12,514 million yen
2.
Net income per share         143.68 yen
3.
From this interim period, the term which can be defined under the implementing regulation of the Japanese Commercial Code Section 48 is classified by affiliated companies.

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Sales by Region

Consolidated

                 
    Sales   Change from the First
Region
  (100 millions of yen)
  Half of Fiscal 2003 (%)
Americas
    4,949       (3.2 )

 
Europe
    5,155       11.0  

 
Japan
    4,138       7.8  

 
Others
    2,242       27.3  

 
Total
    16,484       7.3  

 

Non-Consolidated

                 
    Sales   Change from the First
Region
  (100 millions of yen)
  Half of Fiscal 2003 (%)
Americas
    3,573       2.3  

 
Europe
    3,771       18.5  

 
Japan
    1,757       15.5  

 
Others
    1,685       32.8  

 
Total
    10,786       13.9  

 
     
Consolidated
  Non-Consolidated

(CONSOLIDATED AND NON-CONSOLIDATED PIE CHARTS)

(100 MILLIONS OF YEN)

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COMPANY PROFILE

(The following statements are the status as of June 30, 2004, if not specified otherwise.)

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Canon Group Global Network

(1) Major Overseas Bases

Name [Location]

R&D
     Canon Development Americas, Inc.          [U.S.A.]
     Canon Research Centre Europe Ltd.          [U.K.]
     Canon Research Centre France S.A.S.          [France]
     Canon Information Systems Research Australia Pty. Ltd.          [Australia]

Manufacturing
     Canon Virginia, Inc.          [U.S.A.]
     Canon Giessen GmbH          [Germany]
     Canon Bretagne S.A.S.          [France]
     Canon Dalian Business Machines, Inc.          [China]
     Canon Zhuhai, Inc.          [China]
     Canon Zhongshan Business Machines Co., Ltd.          [China]
     Canon (Suzhou) Inc.          [China]
     Canon Inc. Taiwan          [Taiwan]
     Canon Hi-Tech (Thailand) Ltd.          [Thailand]
     Canon Vietnam Co., Ltd.          [Vietnam]
     Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.          [Malaysia]

Marketing
     Canon U.S.A., Inc.          [U.S.A.]
     Canon Canada, Inc.          [Canada]
     Canon Latin America, Inc.          [U.S.A.]
     Canon Europa N.V.          [Netherlands]
     Canon (UK) Ltd.          [U.K.]
     Canon France S.A.S.          [France]
     Canon Deutschland GmbH          [Germany]
     Canon North-East Oy          [Finland]
     Canon (China) Co., Ltd.          [China]
     Canon Hongkong Co., Ltd.          [Hong Kong]
     Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd.          [Singapore]
     Canon Australia Pty. Ltd.          [Australia]
     Canon do Brasil Indústria e Comércio Limitada          [Brazil]
     Canon Chile, S.A.          [Chile]
     Canon South Africa Pty. Ltd.          [South Africa]

R&D, Manufacturing and Marketing
     Canon Electronic Business Machines (H.K.) Co., Ltd.          [Hong Kong]

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(2) Major Domestic Bases

Name [Location]

Canon Inc., Headquarters [Tokyo]
     Atsugi Office          [Kanagawa Pref.]
     Ayase Plant          [Kanagawa Pref.]
     Hiratsuka Development Center          [Kanagawa Pref.]
     Ami Plant          [Ibaraki Pref.]
     Optics R&D Center          [Tochigi Pref.]
     Toride Plant          [Ibaraki Pref.]
     Kosugi Office          [Kanagawa Pref.]
     Fuji-Susono Research Park          [Shizuoka Pref.]
     Tamagawa Plant          [Kanagawa Pref.]
     Utsunomiya Plant          [Tochigi Pref.]
     Utsunomiya Optical Products Plant          [Tochigi Pref.]

Manufacturing
     Canon Chemicals Inc.          [Ibaraki Pref.]
     Nagahama Canon Inc.          [Shiga Pref.]
     Fukushima Canon Inc.          [Fukushima Pref.]
     Oita Canon Inc.          [Oita Pref.]

Marketing
     Canon Sales Co., Inc.          [Tokyo]
     Canon Software Inc.          [Tokyo]

R&D, Manufacturing and Marketing
     Canon Electronics Inc.          [Saitama Pref.]
     Canon Finetech Inc.          [Ibaraki Pref.]
     Nisca Corporation          [Yamanashi Pref.]

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Main Activities of the Canon Group

Canon Group is engaged in the manufacture and sales of the following products.

         
Operations       Main Products

 
Business Machines
  Office Imaging Products   Digital Multifunctional Devices,
Copying Machines,
Laser Facsimiles
 
       
  Computer Peripherals   Laser Beam Printers,
Inkjet Printers,
Inkjet Multifunctional Devices,
Inkjet Facsimiles,
Image Scanners
 
       
  Business Information Products   Computers,
Document Scanners,
Microfilm Equipment,
Handy Terminals,
Calculators,
Electronic Dictionaries
 
       

 
Cameras
      Digital Cameras,
Film Cameras,
Digital Video Cameras,
Interchangeable Lenses
 
       

 
Optical and Other Products   Semiconductor Production Equipment,
Mirror Projection Mask Aligners for LCD Panels,
TV Lenses for Broadcasting Stations,
Ophthalmic Instruments,
X-Ray Equipment,
Medical Image Recording Equipment

 

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Employees

         
Canon Inc.
       
Number of employees
  19,466 persons
Increase from the previous term
  638 persons
Average age
  39.1 years
Average years of service
  16.2 years
Canon Group
       
Number of employees
  104,947 persons
(Increase of 2,380 persons from the previous term)
Americas
  10,125 persons
Europe
  11,229 persons
Japan
  46,359 persons
Others
  37,234 persons

Notes:

1.   The number of employees represents the total number of employees excluding those who do not work full-time.
2.   The number of employees of Canon Inc. does not include those who have been dispatched to affiliated companies, etc. (1,916 persons).

Shares

Total Number of Shares Issuable          2,000,000,000 shares

Total Outstanding Shares, Capital Stock and Number of Shareholders

                         
    As of the end of   Increase during this   As of the end of
    the Previous Term
  Half-Term
  this Half-Term
Total Outstanding Shares (share)
    881,338,645       6,171,005       887,509,650  

 
Capital Stock (yen)
    168,892,031,931       4,622,082,745       173,514,114,676  

 
Number of Shareholders (person)
    34,935       8,318       43,253  

 

Note:
The increase of the total outstanding shares and capital stock reflect the conversion of convertible debentures into shares.

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Shareholding by Category

                 
    Number of Shareholders
  Number of Shares
Banking Companies
    291       332,402,008  

 
Securities Underwriting Companies
    75       25,717,624  

 
Other Domestic Companies
    705       29,348,003  

 
Foreign Companies, etc.
    1,141       451,391,612  

 
Individual and Others
    41,040       47,545,010  

 
The Company’s Own Shares
    1       1,105,393  

 
Total
    43,253       887,509,650  

 

Shareholding Ratio

(SHAREHOLDING RATIO CHART)

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Treasury Stock

                 
Acquisition during this   Disposition during this    
Half-Term   Half-Term    

 
  Number of
    Total Amount       Total Amount   Treasury Stock
Number of   of Acquisition   Number of   of Disposition   as of the end of
Shares
  Price
  Shares
  Price
  this Half-Term
Common stock
85,912 shares
  460 million yen   Common stock
587,032 shares
  1,218
million yen
  Common stock
1,105,393 shares

Notes:

1.   The acquisitions during this half-term reflect the purchase of less-than-one-unit shares.
2.   The dispositions during this half-term reflect the delivery of 577,920 shares of the Company’s treasury stock to the shareholders of Igari Mold Co., Ltd., which was made within the Company’s share exchange transaction with Igari Mold Co., Ltd., as well as the sales of less-than-one-unit shares to the Company’s shareholders as per their request.
3.   There were no share annulment procedures with respect to the Company’s treasury stock during this half-term.
4.   The number of the Company’s treasury stock as of the end of the previous term was 1,606,513 shares of common stock.

Convertible Debentures

MILLIONS OF YEN

(CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES CHART)

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Directors and Corporate Auditors

Directors

         
Position
  Name
  Business in Charge or Main Occupation
President & CEO
  Fujio Mitarai    
Senior Managing Director
  Yukio Yamashita   Group Executive of Human Resources Management & Organization Headquarters
Senior Managing Director
  Toshizo Tanaka   Group Executive of Finance & Accounting Headquarters
Senior Managing Director
  Kinya Uchida   President of Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Senior Managing Director
  Tsuneji Uchida   Chief Executive of Image Communication Products Operations
Managing Director
  Yusuke Emura   Group Executive of Global Environment Promotion Headquarters
Managing Director
  Nobuyoshi Tanaka   Group Executive of Corporate Intellectual Property and Legal Headquarters
Managing Director
  Junji Ichikawa   Chief Executive of Optical Products Operations
Managing Director
  Hajime Tsuruoka   President of Canon Europa N.V.
Managing Director
  Akiyoshi Moroe   Group Executive of General Affairs Headquarters
Managing Director
  Kunio Watanabe   Group Executive of Corporate Planning Development Headquarters
Managing Director
  Ikuo Soma   Chief Executive of Office Imaging Products Operations
Managing Director
  Hironori Yamamoto   Group Executive of Core Technology Development Headquarters
Director
  Yoroku Adachi   President of Canon (China) Co., Ltd.
Director
  Yasuo Mitsuhashi   Chief Executive of Peripheral Products Operations
Director
  Katsuichi Shimizu   Chief Executive of Inkjet Products Operations
Director
  Ryoichi Bamba   Executive Vice President of Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Director
  Tomonori Iwashita   Deputy Chief Executive of Image Communication Products Operations
Director
  Toshio Homma   Group Executive of L Printer Business Promotion Headquarters
Director
  Shigeru Imaiida   Group Executive of Production Management Headquarters
Director
  Masahiro Osawa*   Group Executive of Procurement Management Headquarters
Director
  Keijiro Yamazaki*   Group Executive of Information & Communication Systems Headquarters
Director
  Shunichi Uzawa*   Group Executive of SED Development Headquarters
Director
  Masaki Nakaoka*   Deputy Chief Executive of Office Imaging Products Operations
Director
  Toshiyuki Komatsu*   Group Executive of Leading-Edge Technology Development Headquarters; Deputy Group Executive of Core Technology Development Headquarters
Director
  Shigeyuki Matsumoto*   Group Executive of Device Development Headquarters
Director
  Haruhisa Honda*   Chief Executive of Chemical Products Operations

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Corporate Auditors

         
Position
  Name
  Business in Charge or Main Occupation
Corporate Auditor
  Teruomi Takahashi*    
Corporate Auditor
  Kunihiro Nagata*    
Corporate Auditor
  Tadashi Ohe   Attorney
Corporate Auditor
  Tetsuo Yoshizawa    

Notes:

1.   Directors and Corporate Auditors with * were newly elected at the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders for the 103rd Business Term which was held on March 30, 2004, and assumed their positions accordingly.
2.   Directors Mr. Ichiro Endo, Mr. Akira Tajima, Mr. Takashi Saito and Mr. Teruomi Takahashi, and Corporate Auditors Mr. Kohtaro Miyagi and Mr. Masaharu Aono retired at the end of the Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders for the 103rd Business Term which was held on March 30, 2004.
3.   Corporate Auditors Mr. Tadashi Ohe and Mr. Tetsuo Yoshizawa are outside Corporate Auditors defined by Article 18, Paragraph 1 of the Law regarding Exceptional Rules of the Commercial Code concerning Auditing, etc. of Stock Corporations.

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INFORMATION ON SHARES

Closing of accounts:
     December 31 of each year

Ordinary general meeting of shareholders:
     March of each year

Record date for above:
     December 31 of each year

Certain date for interim dividends:
     June 30 of each year

Transfer agent:
     Mizuho Trust & Banking Co., Ltd.
     2-1, Yaesu 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

               Business handling place of the agent:
                      Stock Transfer Agency Department, Head Office
                      Mizuho Trust & Banking Co., Ltd.

               Mailing address and telephone number of the agent:
                      Business Office of Stock Transfer Agency Department
                      Mizuho Trust & Banking Co., Ltd.
                      17-7, Saga 1-Chome, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-8722
                      Telephone: 03(5213)5213

               Intermediary office:
                      Branches of Mizuho Trust & Banking Co., Ltd.
                      Head Office and Branches of Mizuho Investors Securities Co., Ltd.

Number of shares to constitute one unit of share:
     100 shares

Newspaper in which public notice is inserted:
     The Nihon Keizai Shimbun published in Tokyo

Listed stock exchange:
     Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Sapporo, New York and Frankfurt am Main

Fee for issuing share certificate:
     The amount equivalent to stamp duty for issue of each new share certificate


* As of May 6, 2004, the Company has changed the number of shares to constitute one unit of shares from 1,000 shares to 100 shares.

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