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Canon Releases Q1 2013 Financial Results

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:43:23 CDT

Canon has released Q1 2013 Financial results. The presentation material PDF provides a graphical summary.

From Reuters:

Canon raises profit outlook as weak yen swells earnings
Canon Inc raised its full-year operating profit forecast by $300 million as a weakening yen triggered by Japan's latest deflation-fighting policies inflates its overseas earnings, despite smartphones sapping compact camera sales.

Canon sees lower compact camera sales in 2013, expects weaker yen
Japan's Canon Inc said on Wednesday it expected to sell 14.5 million compact cameras in the current business year that ends in December, down from its previous forecast of 17 million units, but it expected a weaker yen versus the dollar.

Canon Releases FY 2012 Financial Results

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:22:15 CDT

Canon has released 2012 Financial results. The presentation material PDF provides a graphical summary.

For digging deep, the Financial Results for FY 2012 PDF is provided.

From Reuters:

Japan's Canon reports Q4 operating profit down 17.9 percent
TOKYO - Japan's Canon Inc posted a 17.9 percent drop in quarterly operating profit on Wednesday, hurt by a strong yen and weaker demand for compact cameras as consumers switched to smartphones.

Canon says sales in China down more than 30 percent in 2012
TOKYO - Canon Inc said on Wednesday that its sales in China fell more than 30 percent in the year to December 2012, more than it had expected, due to a slowdown in that country and a territorial dispute between Tokyo and Beijing.

Canon forecasts 7.1 pct drop in 2013 compact camera sales
TOKYO, Jan 30 - Japan's Canon Inc said on Wednesday it expected to sell 17 million compact cameras in the current business year ending in December, versus 18.3 million in 2012.

Canon Releases 3Q 2012 Financial Results

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:22:14 CDT

Canon has released 3Q 2012 Financial Results (PDF).

The Presentation Material is usually my preferred method for getting the information (PDF).

Canon Inc. to Again Acquire Own Shares

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:25:04 CDT

Canon Inc. has once again announced that it plans to acquire shares of its own stock (announcement PDF). This time, up to 21.0 million shares (up to 50 billion yen worth) of common stock is planned to be acquired between July 31, 2012 to September 10, 2012.

Canon Releases 2Q 2012 Financial Results

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:53:14 CDT

Canon has released 2Q 2012 Financial Results (PDF).

The Presentation Material is usually a preferred read (PDF).

On a related note, Tamron has posted a Revision of Forecast on Earnings and Dividends (PDF 45KB)

Canon, Inc. to Acquire Own Shares

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 09:31:04 CDT

Canon, Inc. has announced plans to buy back up to 50 billion yen ($640 million) worth of its own shares. This purchase would represent about 1.4% of outstanding shares.

Canon Inc. Releases 1Q 2012 Financial Results

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:48:15 CDT

Canon Inc. has released 1Q 2012 financial results (PDF).

Review the Presentation Material for 1Q 2012 (PDF) for an easy read.

From Reuters: Canon raises profit forecast on weaker yen.

Canon Releases 4Q and FY 2011 Financial Results

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:32:53 CDT

Canon has released 2011 financial results. The presentation material PDF provides a graphical summary.

For digging deep, the Financial Results for FY 2011 PDF is provided.

Notice Concerning Change of Representative Directors
Notice Regarding Partial Amendment to Articles of Incorporation

From Reuters:

Canon earnings outlook falters, president steps down
TOKYO - Canon Inc's 76-year-old chairman and CEO will take on the additional role of president after the $60 billion Japanese camera and printer maker forecast weak earnings growth and said its current president was stepping down.

Canon forecasts dull 2012 earnings growth
* Full-year profit 378.1 bln yen, vs 387.5 bln yen prior yr

Canon posts 14 pct rise in quarterly profit
TOKYO, Jan 30 - Canon Inc posted a 14 percent rise in quarterly operating profit on Monday, as it battled the impact of a strong yen and floods in Thailand with cost cuts and increased automation.

Canon Posts 3Q 2011 Financial Results

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:38:46 CDT

Canon has posted financial results for the third quarter of 2011.

The presentation materials are a better read for most.

Canon Posts 2Q 2011 Financial Results

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:39:36 CDT

Canon has posted second quarter 2011 financial results.

The 26 page presentation material is what most of us will find most interesting.

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Canon Posts 1Q 2011 Finacial Results

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:42:29 CDT

Canon has posted its 1Q 2011 financial results.

You may find the presentation material more interesting.

Canon Posts Financial Results for 2010

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:50:12 CDT

Canon has posted their financial results for 2010.

For a 26 page summary primarily consisting of charts and tables, download the presentation material PDF.

If you want to dive deeper, the full results PDF is for you.