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NEC


NEC is a leading provider of information technology and network solutions, and ranks among the world's top 20 chip makers.

Established in 1899, NEC is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company has a workforce of 152,922 people worldwide.

While the Japanese technology giant is well known for its RFID systems and semiconductors, NEC's main businesses are in IT and networking, mobile and personal products, and electronic devices.

In September, the company made a pact with IBM to conduct research on next-generation chip manufacturing technology.

This company is listed in Systems, Networking & Communications, Services.



Financials
Fiscal year-end March FY08 FY07 FY06 FY05 FY04
Global revenue (US$millions) 46,171.5 39,429.2 42,036.6 45,375.1 —
Global full-year net income (US$millions) 114.6 28.2 -182.6 702.3 —
Average year-on-year revenue growth over 4 years 1.18%
Average year-on-year net income growth over 4 years 98.67%
Percentage of revenue from Asia —

Operations
Founded 1899 Japan
First Asian office 1958 Taiwan
Global employees 152,922
Global employees in Asia —
Asian economies: Total 10 China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

* Data correct as of October 2008. Information was compiled by ZDNet Asia from sources such as official reports, corporate Web sites and financial news sites. ZDNet Asia strived to get the latest information but does not guarantee the correctness or completeness of the data. The information provided on this site is for general informational purposes only and is not an offer to buy or sell any securities.

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