Frequently Asked Questions
Here we present answers to questions that we frequently receive.
About Our Products
Light Sources(Lamp/Laser/LED)
Light Source Unit
Optical Equipment/System
Others
LED
LD
レーザーモジュール
Research and Technology
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Does Ushio conduct joint experiments and tests?
Ushio provides test devices and joint experimental systems/spaces for joint experiments and development and customers who are considering purchase. For details, please see the “Guide to joint experiments and demonstrator devices” page.
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I’d like to learn about Ushio’s technology.
As a manufacturer specializing in light, Ushio has a fund of technology related to light sources, illumination and projection optics, alignment, work transport, and power supplies. For details, please see the “Ushio’s light technology” page.
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Can published papers be obtained?
Papers can be read in LIGHT EDGE, Ushio’s annual light technology periodical. For details, please see the “LIGHT EDGE” light technology periodical page.
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Please inquire with regard to technical questions.
We are constantly open to consultation regarding light-related problems and suggestions for research and development. Please contact us via the “Light-related technologies“ link on the Inquiries page.
About IR
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I’d like to see past financial results.
Please see the “IR library” page.
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What is Ushio’s financial period?
Accounts are settled on March 31, and results are announced quarterly.
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Which accounting standards are Ushio Inc.’s financial statements prepared in accordance with?
We prepare our financial statements in accordance with Japanese Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (JGAAP).
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I want to see documents that were distributed at the financial results briefing session.
Please see the “Financial Results” page in the IR library.
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What is your IR schedule for the coming months?
Please see the “IR Calendar” page.
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What is the securities code of Ushio Co., Ltd.?
It is 6925.
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I want information about Ushio stocks.
Please see the “Stock Information” page.
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When is the stockholders’ meeting?
The regularly scheduled stockholders’ meeting is held annually in the later part of June.
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How can I exercise my voting rights at the General Meeting of Shareholders?
We send a notice of the General Meeting of Shareholders and a voting form to each shareholder recorded in our shareholder list as of the record date for the General Meeting (March 31 of each year). Voting rights may be exercised by any of the following methods:
１. Bringing the voting form to the General Meeting of Shareholders
２. Mailing the voting form with your indication of approval or disapproval of the proposals
３. Entering your vote for or against each proposal via the Internet, following the instructions provided in the notice of the General Meeting
For more details, please refer to the notice of the General Meeting available on the "Shareholders’ Meeting" page. -
Do you have a special benefits plan for shareholders?
No.
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On what date is the shareholder dividend payment fixed?
The dividend payment is finalized on March 31.
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Is there a page for individual investors ?
Please see the “To our individual shareholders” page.
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I’d like to learn about Ushio’s R&D and technology.
Please see the “R&D and Technology”page.
Environmental and Social Activities
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What sort of initiatives is Ushio undertaking?
Ushio is involved in a wide range of undertakings, such as development of environmentally-friendly products and regional activities. For details, please see the “Environmental and social activities” page.
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What is Ushio’s policy with regard to environmental communications?
We conduct communications according to the characteristics of various stakeholders with the objective of deepening mutual understanding.
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What specific activities does Ushio conduct that contribute to society?
As members of society, all of our employees actively participate in a range of regional social activities.
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How does Ushio manage chemical substances contained in its products?
We have begun working to understand global environmental regulations related to products, and to develop mechanisms for managing product information.
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Tell me about efforts Ushio is undertaking with regard to “green products.”
We work to create "super-green" products in which superior consideration is given to environmental aspects.
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How is Ushio advancing the efficient use of resources?
Our production centers have achieved zero emissions (effective utilization in excess of 99%). Now we are undertaking discharge reduction.
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What is the most important thing to consider in taking action against global warming?
It is vital that individuals be aware of their energy use. Therefore, it is important to provide means of visualizing energy usage.
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What sort of measures does Ushio take with respect to “environmental risks”?
Ushio is conducting "environmental risk avoidance" and "environmental risk education" and undertaking risk management to reinforce its environmental management system (EMS).
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How does Ushio make use of its environmental performance numbers?
Besides striving for reduced environmental impact, we view such statistics from a management perspective as a basis for reducing waste.
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How do you verify the results of your environmental investments?
We use environmental accounting to verify whether or not we have achieved a larger effect in the field of investment, and then tie the results to our environmental activities.