NEC Corporation Annual Report 1999 (1,203 kb)
Founded in 1899, NEC Corporation is a leading international supplier of electronic products that comprise primarily communications systems and equipment, computers and industrial electronic systems, and electron devices. All of NEC's activities are based on its synergistic business concept of "C&C," the integration of computers and communications. In Japan, NEC maintains a network of 88 consolidated subsidiaries, 61 plants, and approximately 450 sales offices. Overseas, NEC's 175 subsidiaries and affiliates in 35 nations operate 64 plants in 21 countries as well as marketing, service, and research and development facilities in 34 countries.