canon sales co inc annual report 2004 year ended december 31 2 disclaimer regarding forward looking statements this contains about the performance and management plans of based on s assumptions in light current information following factors may therefore influence actual results these include consumer trends japan as well other major global markets private capital expenditures currency fluctuations notably against us dollar materials prices political turmoil certain countries regions photo credit cover photograph broadcasting equipment courtesy j league photos is independent marketing arm wholesaling retailing a broad range products developed manufactured by addition to parent company group currently includes 16 consolidated subsidiaries its operations are concentrated business segments solutions industrial vision outlines goal evolve first rate provider that maximizes creativity individual it strives toward also seeks boost revenue income through more efficient