Will Zao Nikon Co., Ltd. be regrouped to the new company?
At present, Zao Nikon manufactures surveying instruments sold by Nikon Geotecs Co., Ltd. It will continue to be a production resource. Zao Nikon will remain Nikon’s subsidiary since it is also one of the key manufacturers for its stepper business. Where are Nikon’s surveying instruments produced? Nikon’s surveying instruments have been produced at Zao Nikon Co., Ltd. and their Chinese manufacturing subsidiary, Dong Guan Nikon Surveying Instruments Co., Ltd., which started production of surveying instruments last October. While its Chinese production is still limited, it will be expanded in the future. Will Dong Guan Nikon Surveying Instruments Co., Ltd. become subsidiary of the new company? Yes. It will become a subsidiary of Nikon-Trimble Co., Ltd. Outline of Dong Guan Nikon Surveying Instruments Co., Ltd. It is currently 60% owned by Nikon Geotecs Co., Ltd., and therefore, will be 60% owned by the new company. The remaining 40% is owned by Asia Optical International of Taiwan. Where
