FAQs About NIDEC CORPORATION

Nidec was established on July 23, 1973, in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Since its establishment, Nidec has developed its business to a global scale while constantly striving to be the "world's No.1 manufacturer of comprehensive drive technology." For details, please visit "History" to learn more about Nidec.

The headquarters for Nidec is in Kuzetonoshirocho Minami Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan.

As of November 2019, the number of mergers and acquisitions completed is 66 companies. For details, please visit "M&A History" to learn more about Nidec.

The Nidec Group works on a variety of motors from small precision motors to large motors and also products in which motors are applied, such as machinery, electronic, and optical components. In the motor field, Nidec produces a wide variety of motors of different sizes and for different applications, such as information and telecommunications equipment, office equipment, home appliances, automobiles, industrial equipment, and environment and energy. In regards to the three pillars of "Small precision motors," "Automotive motors," and "Motors for home appliances and industrial uses," Nidec Group will particularly focus on "Automotive motors" and "Motors for home appliances and industrial uses" to develop global business.

Among Nidec Group companies, the model for behavior is supported by 3Q6S. "3Q" is defined as quality employees, quality company, and quality products. "6S" refers to the general "5S" of workplace organization method derived from the Japanese terms "seiri, seiton, seiso, seiketsu, and shitsuke," which means "sorting, straightening, systemic cleaning, standardizing, and service." Lastly, the final "S" is for "saho" or behavior. The 3Q6S manual consists of Nidec's management knowledge and details are strictly confidential. Therefore, the 3Q6S manual is not available for purchase.

Please understand that the showroom in Nidec headquarters is usually not open to the general public. We are sorry, but plant tours are also usually not held.

Nidec's fiscal term closes at the end of March each year. The company's consolidated results are announced quarterly according to IFRS. Each account closing announcement date is decided separately and is provided in the IR Schedules

Nidec's stock was initially listed on the Second Section of the Osaka Stock Exchange and the Kyoto Stock Exchange in November 1988 at an opening price of 5,150 yen per share. In August 1998, Nidec's stock was promoted and listed on the First Section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Osaka Securities Exchange.

Based on the five principles of Nidec's CSR Charter, Nidec strives to carry out honest, transparent corporate activities, as well maintain good relations with and to be trusted by society. For details, please visit the Nidec's CSR charter page.

Please visit the Integrated Report activities page.

It is generally said that electric motor driven equipment account for about 50% of the electricity consumed in the world. Replacing less energy efficiency motors currently installed in a wide range of products with high energy efficiency Nidec motors, will help to reduce overall energy consumption. Nidec strives for sustainability by reducing environmental impacts by offering more environmentally friendly products.