1、TDK CSR REPORT 2015English versionBy conceiving ambitious goals for the medium and long term and building on our expertise in the materials sector,we will continue to create values that are meaningful to society.Top CommitmentA Medium-to Long-Term Global Outlook Is Essential In December 2015,TDK wil
2、l mark the 80th anniversary of the companys founding.Before embarking on this crucial year,we were able to change course towards a success-ful growth strategy,with the three key segments of passive components,magnetic application products,and film appli-cation products forming a well-balanced earnin
3、gs structure.The structural reform that we have been implementing for the past few years is also beginning to show results,but in retrospect,I somewhat regret the fact that in the face of vari-ous adversities,a contraction has happened.An important duty of an enterprise is of course to expand its pe
4、rformance,but it is not sufficient to look only at short-term results.Rather,we aim to be a company that takes a medium-to long-term outlook in formulating its vision.We want to define a growth strategy inspired by the view of a bright future.To this end,we need to closely watch the changing trends
5、in society,in order to give concrete shape to these develop-ments through our business operations.2015,in which we will celebrate the 80th anniversary of our company,is also a new starting point for 100th anniver-sary.In keeping with our corporate motto of“contributing to culture and industry throug
6、h creativity,”we have newly formulated the Corporate Vision and TDK Value,a set of ac-tion guidelines,that are destined to bring about a renewal and solidify further growth as we move towards the next major milestone in 2035.In order to continue to expand on a global basis while also keeping M&As in