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Notice regarding final agreement for transfer of Canon's semiconductor equipment business operations

TOKYO, December 25, 2009—Canon Inc. (President and COO: Tsuneji Uchida, "Canon") and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. (President: Masami Kawasaki, "Canon Marketing Japan") today announced that, following discussions in accordance with the basic agreement announced on September 25, the two companies have reached a final agreement regarding the transfer of Canon Marketing Japan's semiconductor equipment-related business to Canon, effective January 1, 2010.

Canon receives clearance from European Commission and Taiwanese competition authorities

Canon Inc. to make OPTOPOL Technology S.A. of Poland a subsidiary

TOKYO, December 22, 2009—Canon Inc. ("Canon"; President and COO: Tsuneji Uchida; Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan) and OPTOPOL Technology S.A. ("OPTOPOL"; President: Adam Bogdani; Headquarters: Zawiercie, Poland) today announced that the two companies have reached an agreement to make OPTOPOL a consolidated subsidiary of Canon. Canon intends to acquire 90% of the outstanding shares of OPTOPOL through a tender offer with the aim of achieving the world's No. 1 position within the overall ophthalmic diagnostic equipment segment.

Canon receives clearance from the Swiss competition authorities

22 December 2009—Reference is made to the joint press releases of Canon Inc. (trading symbol CAJ) ("Canon") and Océ N.V. (trading symbol OCE) ("Océ") of 16 November 2009 announcing that Canon intends to make a fully self-funded, public cash offer for all the issued and outstanding ordinary shares of Océ (the "Ordinary Shares") at an offer price of € 8.60 in cash per Ordinary Share (the "Offer") and 14 December 2009 in respect of the progress being made on the preparations of the Offer.

U.S. waiting period expired without second request

Settlement of patent infringement lawsuit for inkjet printer cartridges

December 17, 2009—Five defendants in a patent infringement suit that Canon filed agreed to settle today.

GOOD PROGRESS ON THE PREPARATIONS OF THE PUBLIC OFFER FOR OCÉ

Canon Toner Cartridge Recycling Program approaches 20 year milestone

— Industry-first program now conducts collection operations in 23 countries —

TOKYO, December 9, 2009—Canon Inc. and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. today announced that 2010 will mark the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the Canon Toner Cartridge Recycling Program, a zero-landfill program in which every component of the used cartridges that the company collects is reused, recycled or recovered. First launched in 1990, the program now carries out collection operations in 23 countries worldwide and, as of the end of June 2009, has collected approximately 220,000 metric tons of used toner cartridges.

CANON AND OCÉ TO CREATE GLOBAL LEADER IN PRINTING INDUSTRY

Canon Aids Earthquake Relief Efforts in Indonesia

On September 30, a powerful earthquake struck the Indonesian island of Sumatra, causing extensive destruction and loss of life. We at Canon extend our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by this disaster and our thoughts go out to those suffering in its aftermath.

Notice regarding Canon's semiconductor equipment business operations

TOKYO, September 25, 2009—Canon Inc. (President and COO: Tsuneji Uchida, "Canon") and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. (President: Masami Kawasaki, "Canon Marketing Japan") announced that both companies reached a basic agreement today regarding the transfer of Canon Marketing Japan's semiconductor equipment-related business to Canon, effective January 1, 2010.

Canon launches global Managed Document Services initiative

New global support for the creation and management of high-quality, consistent document input-output environments

Canon and HP to Provide Unmatched Office Workflow Solutions

Customers to benefit from Canon's cutting-edge corporate multifunction device technologies and service and support capability while leveraging HP's enterprise leadership in the areas of network printing, printer management and workflow solutions

Canon celebrates production of 10,000 digital radiography systems

TOKYO, September 2, 2009—Canon Inc. today announced the achievement of a medical equipment manufacturing milestone as cumulative production of the company's CXDI digital radiography systems surpassed the 10,000-unit mark. The accomplishment was reached over a period of ten years and nine months, beginning with the launch of the CXDI-11 in December 1998.

Canon products receive prestigious EISA awards in Europe

TOKYO, August 20, 2009—The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), composed of 50 special interests magazines from 19 countries focusing on photography, A/V products, home theaters, and mobile devices, has recognized three Canon products with prestigious "Best Product" awards: the Canon EOS 5D Mark II as European Advanced Camera 2009-2010; the Canon EOS 500D (EOS Rebel T1i in other regions) as European SLR Camera 2009-2010; and the Canon PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II as European Photo Printer 2009-2010.

New Canon Hybrid IS world's first image stabilizer to compensate for two types of camera shake

TOKYO, July 22, 2009—Canon Inc. announced today the development of Hybrid Image Stabilizer (IS), the world's first* optical image stabilization technology that compensates for both angle camera shake and shift camera shake. The technology will be featured in interchangeable single lens reflex (SLR) camera lens planned for commercial release before the end of 2009.

Notice regarding start of construction of Nagasaki Canon

TOKYO, June 5, 2009—Canon Inc. announced today that it would begin construction of Nagasaki Canon Inc. (President: Hiroyuki Wakasa; Location: Higashi Sonogi-gun, Nagasaki Prefecture) in July this year with the aim of starting operation in April of next year.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II awarded top honors in Japan's premier photo industry awards

TOKYO, May 15, 2009—Canon Inc. and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. today announced that the Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR camera, equipped with a 21.1-megapixel 35mm full-frame CMOS sensor and capable of recording full HD video, has been named "Camera of the Year" in the Camera Grand Prix 2009.

Five Canon products win prestigious Technical Image Press Association awards

TOKYO, May 1, 2009—A total of five Canon products have been recognized with "Best Product 2009" awards by the prestigious Technical Image Press Association (TIPA), representing 29 photography and imaging magazines across 13 European countries. The award-winning products are: the EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR camera, the PowerShot G10 compact digital camera, the TS-E17mm f/4L tilt-shift SLR camera lens, the PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II inkjet printer, and the LEGRIA HF S10 HD video camcorder.

Notice regarding further delay in construction, start of operation of Hita Canon Materials

TOKYO, April 16, 2009—Canon Inc. and Canon Chemicals Inc. announced today that they would again delay the construction and start of operation of Hita Canon Materials Inc., a manufacturing base in Hita City, Oita Prefecture.

Regarding the appellate court judgment in Canon employee invention lawsuit

The Intellectual Property High Court of Japan issued a judgment today in the appellate court review of the suit filed by a former Canon employee demanding payment of 1 billion yen as part of reasonable remuneration for an employee invention made while employed by the company. The appellate court has ordered Canon to pay the former employee approximately 69.56 million yen (reasonable remuneration of 56.26 million yen and interest on same), rejecting the company's claim that reasonable remuneration had already been paid in accordance with Article 35 of the Japan Patent Law.

Canon returns to Milano Salone global design festival with interactive digital imaging technology display —NEOREAL: A New Visual Expression Created by Canon—

TOKYO, February 12, 2009—From April 22-27, 2009, Canon Inc. will again participate in the Milano Salone,^* one of the world's largest design festivals, held annually in Milan, Italy. Under the theme of NEOREAL, Canon will present a design exhibition showcasing Japanese creative talent and Canon technology, which rises to meet the demanding needs of designers and other creative professionals.

Canon celebrates 50 years of single-lens reflex camera sales More than 50-million units produced since 1959

TOKYO, January 6, 2009—Canon Inc. and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. today commemorated the 50th anniversary of the sale of Canon's first single-lens reflex camera in 1959. Over the past half-century, Canon SLR cameras have evolved with the times, incorporating advanced and groundbreaking technologies. Winning the widespread support of users worldwide, production of Canon SLR cameras have already surpassed the 50-million* unit mark.