Since its establishment in 1876, Nikkei Inc. has continuously evolved as a media organization that, while focusing on business and economic news, holds to the principles of independence and freedom. Our corporate creed is to contribute to the peaceful and democratic development of the Japanese economy -- the basis of people's livelihoods -- by providing fair and impartial news reports. We have met this commitment through our objective reporting, and by valuing the role of the market and of democracy. As a result, we now enjoy a high reputation as a reliable source of information for people in Japan and overseas.
In addition to publishing five newspapers, including The Nikkei, the world's largest business daily, our group distributes content around the globe through a variety of channels, from broadcasting and electronic media to magazines and books. We will always strive to meet our readers' need for valuable and timely news. As an important part of this ongoing effort, we launched in March 2010 The Nikkei Online Edition (Nikkei.com), which will reach people though such avenues as computers and mobile phones.
We are dedicated to enhancing our ability to deliver news in a comprehensive fashion. In January 2007, Nikkei was transformed into an operating holding company with newspaper publication as its main business. It also oversees our group's other business divisions: digital media, publishing and broadcasting. From the beginning of 2009, we are now reforming our business structure to strengthen the cross-media strategy by distributing information, not via a single medium, but through a dynamic combination of our various outlets.
Today, the world is drifting on a sea of uncertainty, with the outlook for the future quite unclear. In such trying times, it is more vital than ever that newspapers act as a compass showing the right direction. We will tackle new challenges in order to become a truly global media organization, as we are committed to delivering valuable and timely information to our readers.
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