Company Profile For OLYMPUS CORPORATION

OLYMPUS CORPORATION is a Japan-based manufacturer engaged in five main business segments. Its Imaging segment offers digital cameras, film cameras and voice recorders. The Medical segment offers medical endoscopes, surgical endoscopes, endoscope disposal equipment and ultrasonic endoscopes. The Life Science segment offers clinical hemanalysis systems, biological microscopes and industrial microscopes. The Information Communication segment sells semiconductor-related equipment, electronic machines, network systems an d mobile terminals, such as cellular phones, as well as provides mobile solutions and mobile contents services. The Others segment offers industrial endoscopes, nondestructive inspection equipment, printers and bar code scanners, as well as develops systems. In August 2009, the Company transferred its analytical instrumentation business to its wholly owned subsidiary, which has been engaged in the manufacturing and sale of clinical laboratory examination equipment.

BRIEF: For the six months ended 30 September 2009, OLYMPUS CORPORATION's revenues decreased 19% to Y435.42B. The Company's net income totaled Y36.19B, up from Y3.60B. Revenues reflect lower sales from imaging, medical and life science business segments. Net income benefits from a lower percentage of SG&A expenses, decreased foreign exchange losses, and the presence of Y46.27B gains on transfer of business.