New organizational structure for European Imaging Products and Healthcare businesses

April 1, 2021

TOKYO - Nikon Corporation (Nikon) announces a new organizational structure for its European Imaging Products and Healthcare businesses, aiming to increase agility and competitiveness in a fast-changing market environment to support growth of its well-renowned portfolio of high-quality products and services across Europe. The changes become effective as of April 1, 2021.

Nikon Holdings Europe B.V., which provides corporate support functions for Nikon group companies within Europe, will be merged with Nikon Europe B.V. and Nikon Instruments Europe B.V. on April 1, 2021. Nikon Holdings Europe B.V. will continue as the remaining company.

In addition, Nikon Holdings Europe B.V. will undertake cross-border legal mergers with Nikon GmbH, Nikon France S.A.S., Nikon CEE GmbH and Nikon Instruments S.p.A., with each of these companies continuing as branches of Nikon Holdings Europe B.V. on April 1, 2021*.

  • *Nikon U.K. Ltd. merger with Nikon Holdings Europe B.V. was similarly implemented with effect from December 1, 2020.

After the merger, Nikon Holdings Europe B.V. will be renamed to Nikon Europe B.V. on April 1, 2021.

These changes will allow us to strengthen the organization by combining the power of scale with local expertise in order to drive operational excellence, whilst remaining close to our trade partners and consumers.

Remaining Company Overview

Company Name Nikon Europe B.V.
Address Tripolis 100, Burgerweeshuispad 101, 1076 ER Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Capital EUR 20,000 (approx. ¥2,400,000)
Director & President Tetsuya Morimoto
Number of Employees Approximately 550
Main Businesses Centralized supply, administration and management of funds of affiliates in Europe
Import, sales and servicing of cameras and microscopes
Shareholder Wholly owned by Nikon Corporation

The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.

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