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===Key Facts===

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|Tokyo, Japan

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|Public Company

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|[http://www.olympus-global.com/en/ www.olympus-global.com]

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|Worldwide

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|Manufacture and Sales of precision machinery and instruments

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|34,391<br> Medical System Business: 15,000 Approx.

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|Approx. 180 Subsidiaries

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|Tsuyoshi Kikukawa

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|Michael C. Woodford

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|847.1 Billion YEN

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Source: SEC fillings

==Business Overview==

===Organisation Structure===

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==Medical Systems Business==

:(before corporate allocation of expenses)

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===Product Portfolio===

[[Image:prodcuts_olympus.PNG|center|frame| [http://www.olympus-global.com/en/ Olympus]]]

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===Recent Developments===

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|[http://www.olympus-global.com/en/news/2011b/nr110704spiruse.html Olympus Corporation to Acquire Spirus Medical, Inc., an endoscope insertion device manufacturer]

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|[http://www.olympus-global.com/en/news/2011a/nr110526awarde.html Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) endoscopic technology, useful in early cancer detection, selected for the Prime Minister Prize at the 2011 National Commendation for Invention]

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|[http://www.olympusamerica.com/corporate/corp_presscenter_headline.asp?pressNo=851 Olympus ScopeGuide Receives FDA Clearance]

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|[http://www.olympusamerica.com/corporate/corp_presscenter_headline.asp?pressNo=850 Olympus Names Luke Calcraft as President of Medical Systems Group in the Americas]

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|[http://www.olympus-global.com/en/news/2011a/nr110210corpe.html Olympus Names Michael C. Woodford to Serve as President]

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|[http://www.olympus-europa.com/corporate/1696_4717.htm Magnetically guided capsule endoscope system presented at UEGW in Barcelona]

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|[http://www.olympusamerica.com/corporate/corp_presscenter_headline.asp?pressNo=762 Olympus Develops World’s Fastest, Most Compatible Endoscope Reprocessor]

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|[http://www.olympus-europa.com/corporate/1696_4246.htm Olympus Medical Systems Corporation and Siemens Healthcare announce collaborative development of advanced magnetically guided capsule endoscope system for intragastric observation]

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|[http://www.olympus-global.com/en/news/2010a/nr100412omsiple.html Olympus Medical Systems India Private Limited established, would take care of Sales, marketing and service for medical equipment (endoscopes and related products, and surgical products, etc.)]

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|[http://www.olympusamerica.com/corporate/corp_presscenter_headline.asp?pressNo=745 Olympus Introduces HDTV Gastroscope with Auxiliary Water Channel]

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|[http://www.olympusamerica.com/corporate/corp_presscenter_headline.asp?pressNo=719 Olympus Introduces World's Smallest GI Scope to Offer 4-Way Angulation and Narrow Band Imaging]

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|[http://www.olympusamerica.com/corporate/corp_presscenter_headline.asp?pressNo=713 Improved Endo Capsule Software Enhances Diagnostic Experience]

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|[http://www.olympusamerica.com/corporate/corp_presscenter_headline.asp?pressNo=662 Olympus Introduces World’s First Combined Endoscopic Ultrasound Processor for Imaging and Treatment of Digestive and Pulmonary Diseases]

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|[http://www.olympus-europa.com/corporate/1696_3032.htm Olympus further enhances credentials by entering into exclusive sales and distribution partnership with market and technology leader Advanced Surgical Concepts]

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|[http://www.olympus-europa.com/corporate/1696_2774.htm Olympus Medical Systems Europa and BrainLAB Sign Sales and Marketing Cooperation Agreement]

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* PolyLoop Ligating Loop: Proprietary ligating loop for prophylactic hemostasis

* Biopsy Forceps: Specially designed to minimize damage to the enteroscope with it's stainless steel construction.

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===New Products===

* '''Evis Lucera Colono-Videoscope:''' It helps in reducing the burden on patients and improving performance for both the inspection and treatment of colorectal cancer through the incorporation of two new functions, namely, high flexibility and highly responsive control at the insertion site, while adopting a thinner scope.

* '''Evis Lucera Gastrointestinal Videoscope:''' This slim gastrointestinal videoscope can be inserted through the nasal tract or the mouth to realise high quality images and is suited for the examination of lesions in the upper digestive tract, for example, in the stomach.

** 6 white LED lights always ensure a clear field of view

** Compact battery with energy efficient technology

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Source: Company website, SEC fillings