Mergers & Acquisitions 2022 Annual Review

2022 M&A ANNUAL REVIEW sed manufacturer oup AG, a German s (3D printers). The takeovers in 2022 the United States. e range of products n equipment, d measuring n’s takeover will By acquiring SLM Solutions, Nikon is taking an important step towards our Vision 2030. We are focused on digital manufacturing as a growth driver and will create value through the promising market of metal additive manufacturing for our stakeholders. 3D Printing will revolutionize mass-production by enabling our clients to manufacture highly complex parts, reduce cycle time, carbon emissions, energy costs, and waste. Nikon and SLM Solutions share the vision that our technology- driven innovation will transform the future of manufacturing. This acquisition will be key to growing our digital manufacturing business. Toshikazu Umatate, Chief Executive Officer, Nikon