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UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (U.S. GAAP)

(English Translation) RESULTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2016 FROM APRIL 1, 2015 TO MARCH 31, 2016 CONSOLIDATED

Released on April 25, 2016

NIDEC CORPORATION

Stock Listings: Tokyo Stock Exchange, New York Stock Exchange (to be delisted from NYSE on May 2, 2016)

Head Office: Kyoto, Japan

Date of Annual General Shareholders' Meeting (Plan): June 17, 2016

Date of Dividend Payment (Plan): June 2, 2016

Date of Filing of Japanese Annual Securities Report (Plan): June 20, 2016

  1. Selected Consolidated Financial Performance (U.S. GAAP) (unaudited)

  2. Consolidated Results of Operations

    Yen in millions

    2016

    2015

    Net sales

    ¥1,178,290

    ¥1,028,385

    Ratio of change from the previous fiscal year

    14.6%

    17.5%

    Operating income

    124,538

    110,939

    Ratio of change from the previous fiscal year

    12.3%

    30.7%

    Income before income taxes

    119,328

    107,092

    Ratio of change from the previous fiscal year

    11.4%

    26.8%

    Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation

    91,810

    76,015

    Ratio of change from the previous fiscal year

    20.8%

    35.1%

    Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation per share-basic

    ¥309.32

    ¥271.61

    Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation per share-diluted Ratio of net income attributable to Nidec Corporation to average of

    Nidec Corporation shareholders' equity *1

    ¥308.19

    12.2%

    ¥256.05

    12.0%

    Ratio of income before income taxes to total assets

    8.7%

    8.5%

    Ratio of operating income to net sales

    10.6%

    10.8%

    (except for per share amounts) Year ended March 31

    Notes:

  3. Weighted-average of Nidec Corporation shareholders' equity at the beginning and the end of each fiscal year

  4. Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Nidec Corporation:

    ¥33,711 million for the year ended March 31, 2016 (77.9% decrease compared to the fiscal year ended March, 31, 2015)

    ¥152,465 million for the year ended March 31, 2015 (49.9% increase compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014)

  5. Equity in net income (loss) of affiliated companies:

    ¥1 million for the year ended March 31, 2016

    ¥29 million for the year ended March 31, 2015

  6. Consolidated Financial Position

    Yen in millions

    (except for per share amounts) March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015

    Total assets ¥1,384,472 ¥1,357,340

    Total equity 772,505 753,099

    Nidec Corporation shareholders' equity 764,221 744,972

    Nidec Corporation shareholders' equity to total assets 55.2% 54.9% Nidec Corporation shareholders' equity per share ¥2,576.59 ¥2,533.07

  7. Consolidated Results of Cash Flows

  8. Yen in millions Year ended

    Year ended

    March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015

    Net cash provided by operating activities

    ¥147,610

    ¥91,875

    Net cash used in investing activities

    (95,315)

    (81,230)

    Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    7,775

    (19,508)

    Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year

    ¥305,942

    ¥269,902

  9. Dividends (unaudited)

    Year ending March 31, 2017

    Yen Year ended

    March 31, 2016

    Year ended March 31, 2015

    (target)

    Interim dividend per share

    ¥40.00

    ¥40.00

    ¥30.00

    Year-end dividend per share

    40.00

    40.00

    40.00

    Annual dividend per share

    ¥80.00

    ¥80.00

    ¥70.00

    Dividends declared for the year

    -

    ¥23,789 million

    ¥20,038 million

    Dividend payout ratio *1

    25.0%

    25.9%

    25.8%

    Dividend to Nidec Corporation shareholders'

    equity

    -

    3.1%

    3.2%

    Note:

    "Annual dividend per share" to "earning per share-basic"

  10. Forecast of Consolidated Financial Performance (for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017)

    Yen in millions

    (except for per share amounts)

    Six months ending

    Year ending

    September 30, 2016 March 31, 2017

    Net sales

    ¥600,000

    ¥1,250,000

    Operating income

    63,500

    130,000

    Income before income taxes

    63,500

    130,000

    Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation

    48,000

    98,000

    Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation per share-basic

    ¥161.83

    ¥330.41

    Note:

    The forecasts are made in accordance with U.S. GAAP, although we have decided to voluntarily adopt IFRS from the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017.

  11. Others

  12. Changes in significant subsidiaries (changes in "specified subsidiaries" (tokutei kogaisha) accompanying changes in the scope of consolidation) during this period: None

  13. Changes in accounting policies:

  14. Changes due to revisions to accounting standards: Yes

  15. Changes due to other reasons: None

    Note:

    Please refer to "Changes Relating to the Basis for Preparing Our Consolidated Financial Statements" in "5. Consolidated Financial Statements (U.S. GAAP) (unaudited)" on page 23 for more information.

  16. Number of shares issued (common stock)

  17. Number of shares issued at the end of each period (including treasury stock): 298,142,234 shares at March 31, 2016

    294,108,416 shares at March 31, 2015

  18. Number of treasury stock at the end of each period: 1,541,210 shares at March 31, 2016

    9,636 shares at March 31, 2015

  19. Weighted-average number of shares issued at the beginning and end of each period: 296,807,985 shares for the year ended March 31, 2016

  20. 279,872,973 shares for the year ended March 31, 2015

    Note:

    Please refer to "Earnings per share" in "5. Consolidated Financial Statements (U.S. GAAP) (unaudited)" on page 23 for more information.

    NON-CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

    Nidec Non-Consolidated Financial Performance (Japanese GAAP) (unaudited)

    1. Non-Consolidated Results of Operations

      Yen in millions

      2016

      2015

      Net sales

      Ratio of change from the previous fiscal year

      ¥230,260

      27.0%

      ¥181,325

      9.3%

      Operating income

      5,159

      3,784

      Ratio of change from the previous fiscal year

      36.3

      (22.2)

      Ordinary income

      20,657

      27,111

      Ratio of change from the previous fiscal year

      (23.8)

      341.6

      Net income

      17,658

      25,217

      Ratio of change from the previous fiscal year

      (30.0)

      386.0

      Net income per share-basic

      ¥59.49

      ¥90.08

      Net income per share-diluted

      ¥59.27

      ¥84.79

      (except for per share amounts) Year ended March 31

    2. Non-Consolidated Financial Position

    3. Yen in millions

      (except for per share amounts) March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015

      Total assets ¥702,471 ¥690,302

      Net assets 348,457 347,531

      Net assets to total assets 49.6% 50.3%

      Net assets per share ¥1,174.83 ¥1,181.64

      Note:

      Shareholders' equity:

      ¥348,457 million for the year ended March 31, 2016

      ¥347,531 million for the year ended March 31, 2015

      Pursuant to ASC 805 "Business Combinations," consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2015 have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect our valuation of the fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed upon the acquisitions of Gerate- and Pumpenbau GmbH Dr. EugenSchmidt (Currently Nidec GPM GmbH) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. During the three months ended September 30, 2015, we completed our valuation of such assets and liabilities of Nidec GPM GmbH.

      Investor presentation materials relating to our financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 are expected to be published on our corporate website on April 26, 2016.

      1. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects
      1. Analysis of Operating Results
      2. Overview of Business Environment for the Year Ended March 31, 2016

        Regarding the global economy during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, the slowdown in the Chinese economy and the decrease in commodity prices led to a slowdown in developing economies, which became a cause for uncertainty together with increased geopolitical risks related to Europe and the Middle East. While the United States continued its steady economic growth, it showed a cautionary stance in considering further interest rate increases, and the marked appreciation of the value of the Japanese yen from the beginning of the calendar year created uncertainty regarding the future of the Japanese economy, resulting in a lackluster environment overall.

        Under such a business environment, we continued to pursue our sales and profit growth strategies with a view to achieve our target for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021 of consolidated net sales of ¥2 trillion based on our mid-term strategic goal "Vision 2020," and we achieved in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 our highest consolidated net sales for the fourth consecutive year, as well as the highest operating income for the second consecutive year and the highest income before income taxes and net income for the third consecutive year.

        With respect to our results by product category, the quarterly operating income ratio of automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products, the product category that serves as the driving force behind the transformation of our business portfolio, exceeded 10% in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 3016 for the first time in our history.

      3. Consolidated Operating Results

      4. Consolidated Operating Results for the Year Ended March 31, 2016 ("this fiscal year"), Compared to the Year Ended March 31, 2015 (the "previous fiscal year")

        Yen in millions

        Year ended March 31, 2016

        Year ended March 31, 2015

        Increase or decrease

        Increase or decrease ratio

        Net sales

        1,178,290

        1,028,385

        149,905

        14.6%

        Operating income

        124,538

        110,939

        13,599

        12.3%

        Operating income ratio

        10.6%

        10.8%

        -

        -

        Income before income taxes

        119,328

        107,092

        12,236

        11.4%

        Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation

        91,810

        76,015

        15,795

        20.8%

        Note: Pursuant to ASC 805 "Business Combinations," previous period amounts have been retrospectively adjusted.

        Consolidated net sales increased 14.6% to ¥1,178,290 million for this fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year, recording the highest annual net sales in our history. Operating income increased 12.3% to ¥124,538 million for this fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year, recording the highest annual operating income in our history. The average exchange rate between the Japanese yen and the U.S. dollar for this fiscal year was ¥120.14 to the U.S. dollar, which reflected a depreciation of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar of approximately 9%, compared to the previous fiscal year. The average exchange rate between the Japanese yen and the Euro for this fiscal year was ¥132.58 to the Euro, which reflected an appreciation of the Japanese yen against the Euro of approximately 4% compared to the previous fiscal year. Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations had a positive effect on our net

        sales of approximately ¥62,100 million and our operating income of approximately ¥9,500 million for this fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year.

        Income before income taxes increased 11.4% to ¥119,328million for this fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year, and net income attributable to Nidec Corporation increased 20.8% to ¥91,810 million for this fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year, recording the highest annual income before income taxes and net income attributable to Nidec Corporation in our history.

        Operating Results by Product Category for This Fiscal Year Compared to the Previous Fiscal Year

        Small precision motors-

        Yen in millions

        Year ended March 31, 2016

        Year ended March 31, 2015

        Increase or decrease

        Increase or decrease ratio

        Net sales of small precision motors

        447,988

        397,999

        49,989

        12.6%

        Hard disk drives spindle motors

        207,974

        204,141

        3,833

        1.9%

        Other small precision motors

        240,014

        193,858

        46,156

        23.8%

        Operating income of small precision motors

        68,127

        63,059

        5,068

        8.0%

        Operating income ratio

        15.2%

        15.8%

        -

        -

        Net sales of small precision motors increased 12.6% to ¥447,988 million for this fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year. Excluding the effect of the foreign currency fluctuation, there was a decrease in sales for spindle motors for hard disk drives (HDDs) resulting from the decrease in the number of units sold. However, this decrease was more than offset by the increase in sales of other small precision motors. The fluctuations of the foreign currency exchange rates had a positive effect on our net sales of small precision motors of approximately ¥34,200 million for this fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year.

        Net sales of spindle motors for hard disk drives, or HDDs, for this fiscal year increased 1.9% to ¥207,974 million compared to the previous fiscal year, although the number of units sold of spindle motors for HDDs decreased approximately 10% compared to the previous fiscal year.

        Net sales of other small precision motors for this fiscal year increased 23.8% to ¥240,014 million compared to the previous fiscal year. This increase was mainly due to increases in sales of fan motors and other small motors.

        Operating income of small precision motors increased 8.0% to ¥68,127 million for this fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year. The fluctuations of the foreign currency exchange rates had a positive effect on operating income of small precision motors of approximately ¥9,800 million for this fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year.

        Automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products-

        Yen in millions

        Year ended March 31, 2016

        Year ended March 31, 2015

        Increase or decrease

        Increase or decrease ratio

        Net sales of automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products

        554,713

        460,007

        94,706

        20.6%

        Appliance, commercial and industrial products

        283,382

        263,005

        20,377

        7.7%

        Automotive products

        271,331

        197,002

        74,329

        37.7%

        Operating income of automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products

        47,654

        36,469

        11,185

        30.7%

        Operating income ratio

        8.6%

        7.9%

        -

        -

        Net sales of automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products increased 20.6% to ¥554,713 million for this fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year. The fluctuations of the foreign currency exchange rates had a positive effect on net sales of automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products of approximately

        ¥20,900 million for this fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year.

        Net sales of appliance, commercial and industrial products for this fiscal year increased 7.7% compared to the previous fiscal year. This increase was primarily due to the increase in sales through our "Three-new Strategy" (new products, new markets and new clients) and the positive effect of the foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.

        Net sales of automotive products for this fiscal year increased 37.7% compared to the previous fiscal year. This increase was primarily due to the contribution of Nidec GPM GmbH, which was newly consolidated in February, 2015, and the positive effect of the foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, in addition to the increase in sales for automotive motors such as electric power steering motors and products relating to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) at Nidec Elesys Corporation.

        Operating income of automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products increased 30.7% to

        ¥47,654 million for this fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year mainly due to the increase in sales.

        Machinery-

        Yen in millions

        Year ended March 31, 2016

        Year ended March 31, 2015

        Increase or decrease

        Increase or decrease ratio

        Net sales of machinery

        106,462

        98,800

        7,662

        7.8%

        Operating income of machinery

        15,797

        16,148

        (351)

        (2.2)%

        Operating income ratio

        14.8%

        16.3%

        -

        -

        Net sales of machinery increased 7.8% to ¥106,462 million for this fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year mainly due to increases in sales of LCD panel handling robots and card readers at Nidec Sankyo Corporation.

        Operating income of machinery decreased 2.2% to ¥15,797 million for this fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year mainly due to changes in product mix.

        Electronic and optical components-

        Yen in millions

        Year ended March 31, 2016

        Year ended March 31, 2015

        Increase or decrease

        Increase or decrease ratio

        Net sales of electronic and optical components

        64,112

        65,050

        (938)

        (1.4)%

        Operating income of electronic and optical components

        6,645

        5,008

        1,637

        32.7%

        Operating income ratio

        10.4%

        7.7%

        -

        -

        Net sales of electronic and optical components decreased 1.4% to ¥64,112 million for this fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year. This decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in sales of components for compact digital cameras.

        Operating income of electronic and optical components increased 32.7% to ¥6,645 million for this fiscal year mainly as a result of our efforts to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce cost of products sold and lower fixed costs, despite the decrease in sales.

        Other products-

        Yen in millions

        Year ended March 31, 2016

        Year ended March 31, 2015

        Increase or decrease

        Increase or decrease ratio

        Net sales of other products

        5,015

        6,529

        (1,514)

        (23.2)%

        Operating income of other products

        891

        789

        102

        12.9%

        Operating income ratio

        17.8%

        12.1%

        -

        -

        Net sales of other products decreased 23.2% to ¥5,015 million, and operating income of other products increased 12.9% to ¥891 million, for this fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal year.

        Consolidated Operating Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 ("this 4Q"), Compared to the Three Months Ended December 31, 2015 ("this 3Q")

        Yen in millions

        Three months ended

        March 31,

        2016

        Three months ended December 31,

        2015

        Increase or decrease

        Increase or decrease ratio

        Net sales

        282,937

        308,001

        (25,064)

        (8.1)%

        Operating income

        30,548

        32,160

        (1,612)

        (5.0)%

        Operating income ratio

        10.8%

        10.4%

        -

        -

        Income before income taxes

        24,971

        30,968

        (5,997)

        (19.4)%

        Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation

        20,882

        23,320

        (2,438)

        (10.5)%

        Consolidated net sales decreased 8.1% to ¥282,937 million for this 4Q compared to this 3Q. Operating income decreased 5.0% to ¥30,548 million for this 4Q compared to this 3Q. The average exchange rate between the Japanese yen and the U.S. dollar for this 4Q was ¥115.48 to the U.S. dollar, which reflected an appreciation of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar of approximately 5%, compared to this 3Q. The average exchange rate between the Japanese yen and the Euro for this 4Q was ¥127.23 to the Euro, which reflected an appreciation of the Japanese yen against the Euro of approximately 4%, compared to this 3Q. Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations had a negative effect on our net sales of approximately ¥13,000 million as well as on our operating income of approximately ¥2,500 million for this 4Q compared to this 3Q.

        Income before income taxes and net income attributable to Nidec Corporation decreased 19.4% to ¥24,971 million and 10.5% to ¥20,882 million, respectively, for this 4Q compared to this 3Q.

        Operating Results by Product Category for This 4Q Compared to This 3Q

        Small precision motors-

        Yen in millions

        Three months ended

        March 31,

        2016

        Three months ended December 31,

        2015

        Increase or decrease

        Increase or decrease ratio

        Net sales of small precision motors

        95,911

        129,564

        (33,653)

        (26.0)%

        Hard disk drives spindle motors

        45,520

        55,648

        (10,128)

        (18.2)%

        Other small precision motors

        50,391

        73,916

        (23,525)

        (31.8)%

        Operating income of small precision motors

        13,218

        19,127

        (5,909)

        (30.9)%

        Operating income ratio

        13.8%

        14.8%

        -

        -

        Net sales of small precision motors decreased 26.0% to ¥95,911 million for this 4Q compared to this 3Q. The fluctuations of the foreign currency exchange rates had a negative impact of approximately ¥4,700 million on net sales of small precision motors for this 4Q compared to this 3Q.

        Net sales of spindle motors for HDDs decreased 18.2% to ¥45,520 million for this 4Q compared to this 3Q. The number of units sold of spindle motors for HDDs for this 4Q decreased approximately 16% compared to this 3Q.

        Net sales of other small precision motors for this 4Q decreased 31.8% to ¥50,391 million compared to this 3Q. This decrease was mainly due to decreases in sales of brushless DC motors, brushless DC fans and other small motors.

        Operating income of small precision motors decreased 30.9% to ¥13,218 million for this 4Q compared to this 3Q. The fluctuations of the foreign currency exchange rates had a negative effect on operating income of small precision motors of approximately ¥1,300 million for this 4Q compared to this 3Q.

        Automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products-

        Yen in millions

        Three months ended

        March 31,

        2016

        Three months ended December 31,

        2015

        Increase or decrease

        Increase or decrease ratio

        Net sales of automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products

        143,682

        134,846

        8,836

        6.6%

        Appliance, commercial and industrial products

        75,300

        68,053

        7,247

        10.6%

        Automotive products

        68,382

        66,793

        1,589

        2.4%

        Operating income of automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products

        15,011

        11,258

        3,753

        33.3%

        Operating income ratio

        10.4%

        8.3%

        -

        -

        Net sales of automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products increased 6.6% to ¥143,682 million for this 4Q compared to this 3Q.

        Net sales of appliance, commercial and industrial products for this 4Q increased 10.6% compared to this 3Q mainly due to the increase in sales through our "Three-new Strategy".

        Net sales of automotive products for this 4Q increased 2.4% compared to this 3Q. This increase was mainly due to the increase in sales for automotive motors such as electric power steering motors and car cameras at Nidec Elesys Corporation.

        Operating income of automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products increased 33.3% to

        ¥15,011 million for this 4Q compared to this 3Q mainly due to the increase in sales. Operating income ratio exceeded 10% for the first time in our history.

        Machinery-

        Yen in millions

        Three months ended

        March 31,

        2016

        Three months ended December 31,

        2015

        Increase or decrease

        Increase or decrease ratio

        Net sales of machinery

        27,324

        25,556

        1,768

        6.9%

        Operating income of machinery

        3,844

        3,783

        61

        1.6%

        Operating income ratio

        14.1%

        14.8%

        -

        -

        Net sales of machinery increased 6.9% to ¥27,324 million for this 4Q compared to this 3Q mainly due to increases in sales of LCD panel handling robots at Nidec Sankyo Corporation.

        Operating income of machinery increased 1.6% to ¥3,844 million for this 4Q compared to this 3Q mainly due to the increase in sales.

        Electronic and optical components-

        Yen in millions

        Three months ended

        March 31,

        2016

        Three months ended December 31,

        2015

        Increase or decrease

        Increase or decrease ratio

        Net sales of electronic and optical components

        14,848

        16,736

        (1,888)

        (11.3)%

        Operating income of electronic and optical components

        1,233

        1,795

        (562)

        (31.3)%

        Operating income ratio

        8.3%

        10.7%

        -

        -

        Net sales of electronic and optical components decreased 11.3% to ¥14,848 million for this 4Q compared to this 3Q mainly due to a decrease in sales of components for compact digital cameras.

        Operating income of electronic and optical components decreased 31.3% to ¥1,233 million for this 4Q compared to this 3Q mainly due to the decrease in sales.

        Other products-

        Yen in millions

        Three months

        Three months

        Increase or

        Increase

        ended

        ended

        or

        March 31,

        December 31,

        decrease

        decrease

        2016

        2015

        ratio

        Net sales of other products

        1,172

        1,299

        (127)

        (9.8)%

        Operating income of other products

        199

        212

        (13)

        (6.1)%

        Operating income ratio

        17.0%

        16.3%

        -

        -

        Net sales of other products decreased 9.8% to ¥1,172 million for this 4Q compared to this 3Q. Operating income of other products decreased 6.1% to ¥199 million for this 4Q compared to this 3Q.

      5. Financial Position

        As of March

        31, 2016

        As of March

        31, 2015

        Increase or

        decrease

        Total assets (million)

        ¥1,384,472

        ¥1,357,340

        ¥27,132

        Total liabilities (million)

        611,967

        604,241

        7,726

        Nidec Corporation shareholders' equity (million)

        764,221

        744,972

        19,249

        Interest-bearing debt (million) *1

        300,782

        282,498

        18,284

        Net interest-bearing debt (million) *2

        (5,160)

        12,596

        (17,756)

        Debt ratio (%) *3

        21.7

        20.8

        0.9

        Debt to equity ratio ("D/E ratio") (times) *4

        0.39

        0.38

        0.01

        Net D/E ratio (times) *5

        (0.01)

        0.02

        (0.03)

        Nidec Corporation shareholders' equity to total assets (%)

        55.2

        54.9

        0.3

        Notes:

        *1: The sum of "short-term borrowings," "current portion of long-term debt" and "long-term debt" (including convertible bonds) in our consolidated balance sheet

        *2: "Interest-bearing debt" less "cash and cash equivalents"

        *3: "Interest-bearing debt" divided by "total assets"

        *4: "Interest-bearing debt" divided by "Nidec Corporation shareholders' equity"

        *5: "Net interest-bearing debt" divided by "Nidec Corporation shareholders' equity"

        Total assets increased approximately ¥27,100 million to ¥1,384,472 million as of March 31, 2016 compared to March 31, 2015. This increase was mainly due to an increase of approximately ¥36,000 million in cash and cash equivalents.

        Total liabilities increased approximately ¥7,700 million to ¥611,967 million as of March 31, 2016 compared to March 31, 2015. Our short-term borrowings increased approximately ¥28,700 million to approximately

        ¥81,100 million, and our current portion of long-term debt increased approximately ¥37,300 million to approximately

        ¥82,800 million as of March 31, 2016 compared to March 31, 2015. On the other hand, our long-term debt decreased approximately ¥47,700 million to approximately ¥136,900 million as of March 31, 2016 compared to March 31, 2015.

        Our net interest-bearing debt decreased approximately ¥17,800 million to approximately negative ¥5,200 million as of March 31, 2016 compared to March 31, 2015. Our debt ratio increased to 21.7% as of March 31, 2016

        from 20.8% as of March 31, 2015. Our D/E ratio increased to 0.39 as of March 31, 2016 from 0.38 as of March 31,

        2015. Our net D/E ratio decreased to negative 0.01 as of March 31, 2016 compared to 0.02 as of March 31, 2015.

        Nidec Corporation shareholders' equity increased approximately ¥19,200 million to ¥764,221 million as of March 31, 2016 compared to March 31, 2015. Nidec Corporation shareholders' equity to total assets increased to 55.2% as of March 31, 2016 from 54.9% as of March 31, 2015. The increase of Nidec Corporation shareholders' equity was mainly due to an increase in retained earnings of approximately ¥68,100 million, an increase in common stock of approximately ¥10,700 million and an increase in additional paid-in capital of approximately ¥10,600 million, partially offset by a decrease in foreign currency translation adjustments of approximately ¥53,700 million and purchases of treasury stock of approximately ¥12,100 million as of March 31, 2016 compared to March 31, 2015.

        Overview of Cash Flow-

        (Yen in millions)

        Increase or

        For the year ended March 31 decrease

        2016 2015

        Net cash provided by operating activities

        ¥147,610

        ¥91,875

        ¥55,735

        Net cash used in investing activities

        (95,315)

        (81,230)

        (14,085)

        Free cash flow *1

        52,295

        10,645

        41,650

        Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

        ¥7,775

        ¥(19,508)

        ¥27,283

        Note:

        *1: To supplement our statements of cash flows presented on a GAAP basis, we use non-GAAP measures of cash flows to analyze cash flows generated from our operations. The presentation of non-GAAP free cash flow is not meant to be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income as an indicator of our performance, or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of liquidity. Our free cash flow is the sum of "net cash flow from operating activities" and "net cash flow from investing activities."

        Cash flows from operating activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 ("this fiscal year") were a net cash inflow of ¥147,610 million. Compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 ("the prior fiscal year"), our cash inflow from operating activities for this fiscal year increased approximately ¥55,700 million. This increase was mainly due to an increase of approximately ¥14,800 million in our consolidated net income and an increase of approximately ¥20,200 million in net changes in operating assets and liabilities, which consisted of a decrease of approximately ¥37,800 million in operating assets and a decrease of approximately ¥17,600 million in operating liabilities.

        Cash flows from investing activities for this fiscal year were a net cash outflow of ¥95,315 million. Compared to the prior fiscal year, our net cash outflow from investing activities for this fiscal year increased approximately ¥14,100 million mainly due to an increase in additions to property, plant and equipment of approximately ¥23,900 million. On the other hand, outflow in acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired, decreased approximately ¥17,700 million.

        As a result, we had a positive free cash flow of ¥52,295 million for this fiscal year compared to a positive free cash flow of ¥10,645 million for the prior fiscal year.

        Cash flows from financing activities for this fiscal year were a net cash inflow of ¥7,775 million. Compared to the prior fiscal year, our net cash inflow from financing activities for this fiscal year increased approximately

        ¥27,300 million mainly due to an increase in proceeds from issuance of long-term debt of approximately ¥37,800 million. On the other hand, outflow in purchases of treasury stock increased approximately ¥10,000 million.

        As a result of the foregoing and the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations, the balance of cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2016 was ¥305,942 million, an increase of approximately ¥36,000 million from March 31, 2015.

        Reference:

        As of March 31,

        As of March 31,

        As of March 31,

        As of March 31,

        As of March 31,

        2016 2015 2014 2013 2012

        Shareholders' equity to total assets

        55.2%

        54.9%

        44.4%

        41.3%

        46.2%

        Total market value of Nidec's shares

        (*1) (*4) to total assets

        165.0%

        173.1%

        148.4%

        75.4%

        128.9%

        Interest-bearing liabilities (*2) to net

        cash provided by operating

        activities

        2.0

        3.1

        4.0

        2.8

        3.3

        Interest coverage ratio (*3)

        87.2

        62.8

        53.3

        279.2

        173.4

        Notes:

        *1. Total market value of Nidec's shares to total assets is a non-GAAP measure. Total market value is calculated as the closing stock price at fiscal year end multiplied by the number of shares issued at fiscal year end (excluding treasury stock).

        *2. Interest-bearing liabilities: Total amount of "short-term borrowings", "current portion of long-term debt" and "long-term debt" in the consolidated balance sheet

        *3. Interest coverage ratio: Net cash provided by operating activities divided by "interest payments" during a fiscal year

        *4: To supplement our balance sheets presented on a GAAP basis, we use a non-GAAP measure of balance sheets to analyze our operational balance sheets. The presentation of a non-GAAP measure is not meant to be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income as an indicator of our performance, or as an alternative to any balance sheets figures as a measure of financial position.

      6. Business Forecasts for the Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2017

        Based on the recent global economic trends that we have identified, while there was a sense of anticipation for continued strength in the U.S. economy, the uncertain effects of future monetary policy on the U.S. and emerging market economies, the slowdown in China as well as geopolitical risks related to Europe and the Middle East and the challenge of appreciating yen on the Japanese economy suggest that optimism is unwarranted.

        In this business environment, we aim to push forward in achieving the goals set forth in our new business strategy for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021.

        Set forth below are our business performance forecasts prepared in light of and subject to our current assumptions and uncertainties. See the "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" included on p.18 of this report.

        Forecast of consolidated results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017

        Net sales

        ¥1,250,000 million

        (Up 6.1% from the previous fiscal year)

        Operating income

        ¥130,000 million

        (Up 4.4% from the previous fiscal year)

        Income before income taxes

        ¥130,000 million

        (Up 8.9% from the previous fiscal year)

        Net income attributable to Nidec

        Corporation

        ¥98,000 million

        (Up 6.7% from the previous fiscal year)

        Forecast of consolidated results for the six months ending September 30, 2016

        (Up 2.2% from the same period of the

        Net sales ¥600,000 million

        Operating income ¥63,500million

        Income before income taxes ¥63,500 million Net income attributable to Nidec

        Corporation ¥48,000 million

        previous fiscal year)

        (Up 2.7% from the same period of the previous fiscal year)

        (Up 0.2% from the same period of the previous fiscal year)

        (Up 0.8% from the same period of the previous fiscal year)

        Notes:

      7. The exchange rates used for the preparation of the foregoing forecasts are US$1 = ¥110 and 1 = ¥120. The exchange rates between relevant Asian currencies and the Japanese yen used for the preparation of the foregoing forecasts were determined assuming these exchange rates.

      8. The forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017 and the six months ending September 30, 2016 are made in accordance with U.S. GAAP, although we have decided to voluntarily adopt IFRS from the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017.

      9. Dividend Policy

        We uphold shareholder-oriented management and seek to deliver higher technology solutions while offering higher wages in order to achieve higher growth, profitability and share value so as to build long-term, sustainable growth in shareholder value. We also seek to lay out our vision for the future on a regular and timely basis to keep stakeholders informed on how we intend to respond to changing opportunities and challenges as we continue to strive to succeed in our endeavors. Placing importance on regular dividend payments, we seek to increase our dividend payout to around 30% of our consolidated net income and use reserves to reinforce our management structure, expand our business horizons, and eventually to improve our profitability and shareholder value.

        We have determined the year-end dividend to be ¥40.0 per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016. As a result, together with the interim dividend of ¥40.0 per share, the full-year dividend will be ¥80.0 per share. The dividend payout ratio, which is obtained by dividing dividend declared for the year by net income attributable to Nidec Corporation, for this fiscal year is approximately 25.9%.

        Our current dividend forecast for the year ending March 31, 2017 is a full-year dividend of ¥80.0 per share (an interim dividend of ¥40.0 per share and a year-end dividend of ¥40.0 per share.) Based on this forecast, the dividend payout ratio for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017 that we are aiming to achieve is approximately 24.2%.

      10. Risk Factors

        The significant risks relating to our business that we recognized as of March 31, 2016 included those relating to:

        • unexpected drastic declines in the global economies,

        • our expansion of business portfolio into new business areas,

        • our dependence on the information storage and communication industry,

        • competition,

        • our research and development activities,

        • product defects,

        • our suppliers,

        • our dependence on production and sales in developing countries,

        • the incomparability of our quarterly operating results,

        • our advanced planning for production and inventory,

        • our M&A strategy,

        • our growth placing strains on management and operational and financial resources,

        • our dependence on our founder, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, Mr. Shigenobu Nagamori,

        • hiring and retention of qualified personnel,

        • our reliance on monthly financial data from operating segments not prepared on a U.S. GAAP basis,

        • legal and regulatory compliance,

        • our internal controls over financial reporting,

        • patents and other intellectual property rights,

        • leaks of confidential information,

        • our pension plans,

        • impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets,

        • uncertainties relating to deferred tax assets,

        • foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations,

        • interest rate fluctuations,

        • our access to liquidity and capital,

        • natural disasters and other events over which we have little or no control, and

        • a substantial number of our shares of common stock being eligible for future sale.

      11. The foregoing risk factors were identified based on information available at the time of this announcement, and do not contain all of the information that may be important to you. For more information about the significant risks and other key factors that should be considered, please see our annual report on Form 20-F, reports on Form 6-K and other current disclosures that we have publicly released.

        Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

        This report contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) about Nidec Corporation and its group companies (the "Nidec Group"). These forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections of the Nidec Group in light of the information currently available to it. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "forecast" or similar words. These statements discuss future expectations, identify strategies, contain projections of the results of operations or financial condition of the Nidec Group, or state other forward-looking information. Known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. The Nidec Group cannot make any assurances that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Actual results could be materially different from and worse than the Nidec Group's expectations as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, (i) general economic conditions in the computer, information storage and communication technology, home appliance, industrial and commercial machinery and equipment, automobile and related product markets, particularly levels of consumer spending and capital expenditures by companies, (ii) the Nidec Group's ability to expand its business portfolio into new business areas in the highly competitive automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial product markets, (iii) the Nidec Group's ability to design, develop, mass produce and win acceptance of its products, (iv) alleged or actual product defects and malfunctions of any end-product in which our products are incorporated, (v) the effectiveness of measures designed to reduce costs and improve profitability, (vi) the Nidec Group's ability to acquire and successfully integrate companies with complementary technologies, product lines and marketing and sales networks, (vii) the Nidec Group's ability to match production and inventory levels with actual demand, (viii) natural and human-caused disasters and other incidents, (ix) the ability to procure raw materials and attract and retain qualified personnel at satisfactory cost levels,

        (x) exchange rate fluctuations, particularly between the Japanese yen and the U.S. dollar and other currencies in which the Nidec Group makes significant sales or in which the Nidec Group's assets and liabilities are denominated and (xi) adverse changes in laws, regulations or economic policies in any of the jurisdictions where the Nidec Group has manufacturing or other operations.

        1. The Nidec Group

          The Nidec Group comprises Nidec Corporation ("Nidec"), 225 consolidated subsidiaries and 4 affiliated companies. Nidec's core product categories include: "small precision motors," "automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products," "machinery," "electronic and optical components" and "others.".

          Its reportable segments are as follows.

          The Nidec Corporation segment comprises Nidec Corporation in Japan, which primarily develops and sells hard disk drives spindle motors, other small precision motors and automotive products.

          The Nidec Electronics (Thailand) segment comprises Nidec Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary in Thailand, and its consolidated subsidiaries, which primarily produce and sell hard disk drives spindle motors. This segment also includes other subsidiaries in Asia which produce components for hard disk drives.

          The Nidec Singapore segment comprises Nidec Singapore Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary in Singapore, and its consolidated subsidiary, which primarily sell hard disk drives spindle motors and other small precision motors.

          The Nidec (H.K.) segment comprises Nidec (H.K.) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary in Hong Kong, and its consolidated subsidiaries, which primarily sell hard disk drives spindle motors and other small precision motors.

          The Nidec Sankyo segment comprises Nidec Sankyo Corporation, a subsidiary in Japan, and its consolidated subsidiaries, which primarily produce and sell machinery, automotive products, electronic parts and other small precision motors.

          The Nidec Copal segment comprises Nidec Copal Corporation, a subsidiary in Japan, and its consolidated subsidiaries, which primarily produce and sell optical and electronic parts, machinery and other small precision motors.

          The Nidec Techno Motor segment comprises Nidec Techno Motor Corporation, a subsidiary in Japan, and its consolidated subsidiaries, which primarily produce and sell commercial and industrial products.

          The Nidec Motor segment comprises Nidec Motor Corporation and other subsidiaries in North America, which are subsidiaries of Nidec Americas Holding Corporation, an intermediate holding company in the United States, as well as other subsidiaries in Latin America, Asia and Europe, which primarily produce and sell home appliance, commercial and industrial products.

          The Nidec Motors & Actuators segment comprises Nidec Motors & Actuators (Germany) GmbH in Germany and other subsidiaries in Europe, North America, Latin America, Japan and Asia, which primarily produce and sell automotive products.

          The All Others segment comprises subsidiaries that are operating segments but not designated as reportable segments due to their immateriality.

          The business activities of Nidec Corporation and the Nidec Group's principal consolidated subsidiaries are as follows:

          Product Category

          Principal Companies

          Small precision motors

          Hard disk drives spindle motors

          Nidec Corporation

          Nidec Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Nidec Philippines Corporation

          Nidec (Zhejiang) Corporation Nidec (H.K.) Co., Ltd.

          Nidec Singapore Pte. Ltd.

          Other small precision motors

          Nidec Corporation

          Nidec Sankyo Corporation Nidec (H.K.) Co., Ltd.

          Nidec (Dong Guan) Limited Nidec Servo Corporation Nidec Seimitsu Corporation

          Nidec Copal Corporation

          Automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products

          Appliance, commercial and industrial products

          Nidec Motor Corporation Nidec ASI S.p.A.

          Nidec Techno Motor Corporation

          Nidec Shibaura (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd.

          Automotive products

          Nidec Corporation

          Nidec Tosok Corporation

          Nidec Tosok (Vietnam) Co., Ltd.

          Nidec Motors & Actuators (Germany) GmbH Nidec Electronics GmbH

          Nidec GPM GmbH

          Nidec Automotive Motor (Zhejiang) Corporation Nidec (Dalian) Limited

          Nidec Elesys Corporation

          Nidec Sankyo Corporation

          Machinery

          Nidec Sankyo Corporation Nidec-Shimpo Corporation Nidec-Read Corporation

          Nidec Copal Corporation

          Electronic and optical components

          Nidec Copal Corporation

          Nidec Copal Electronics Corporation Nidec Sankyo Corporation

          Other products

          Nidec Global Service Corporation

        2. Management Policies

          1. Basic management policies

            We aim to become the world's No. 1 comprehensive motor manufacturer and maximize shareholder value and meet the expectations of shareholders by delivering higher technology solutions while offering higher wages, and thus achieving higher growth, profit and stock prices, over the long-term. We seek to uphold the following three management goals and principles:

          2. Provide employment opportunities created from stable business growth,

          3. Supply universally desired, indispensable products for the common good, and

          4. Pursue the No. 1 position in all that we undertake.

          5. Management targets

            We endeavor to pursue profitable growth by setting a new medium-term strategic target for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021. Its main components are as follows:

          6. Consolidated net sales of ¥2 trillion yen (including approximately ¥500 billion yen contributed by new M&A activity)

          7. Consolidated net sales of automotive products of ¥700 billion yen to ¥1 trillion yen

          8. Consolidated operating income ratio of at least 15%

          9. ROE (return on shareholders' equity) of at least 18% (assuming shareholders' equity to total assets of 60%)

          10. Establishment of a five-pronged global business management system

          11. The Nidec Group's mid- to long-term business strategies

            To achieve the targets set forth in our new medium-term strategic target, the Nidec Group, acting based on "its organic growth strategy" and "M&A strategy," seeks to enhance and expand its business portfolio and achieve more uniformity among the group companies.

            We are currently shifting from our current business portfolio to an improved and expanded business portfolio consisting of four core business lines-"small precision motors," "appliance, commercial and industrial motor products," "automotive products" and "other products." -and have launched in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 a business enhancement system through which we aim to promote a market-oriented approach for each area of operation, particularly in terms of formulating new strategic ideas and operational implementation.

            To strengthen the group's advanced R&D structures, we intend to develop new business and shift to an improved and expanded business portfolio under the leadership of our Chief Technology Officer while actively interacting with external research institutions. Taking advantage of our core technologies, we seek to realize innovation and achieve growth by exploring the market with high value-added products developed by our group's unique technology and pursuing Technology Application Development to cultivate new market demand.

            As a critical part of the growth strategy of the Nidec Group, we plan to continue to actively seek M&A opportunities as we aim to achieve growth quickly and efficiently. In the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, we have successfully acquired Motortecnica s.r.l., Arisa, S.A., KB Electronics, Inc., E.M.G. Elettromeccanica S.r.l., PT. NAGATA OPTO INDONESIA, and the switched reluctance (SR) motor and drive business of China Tex Mechanical

            & Electrical Engineering Ltd.

            Furthermore, with the purpose of promoting our production technology and realizing profitable applications of new materials, engineering methods, robots and automation equipments, we established in October 2015 the Nidec Center for Industrial Science, the construction of which will begin in Keihanna Science City in October 2016. We

            seek to build a manufacturing system so as to be better able to stay ahead of the global competition while nurturing our manufacturing engineers.

          12. The Nidec Group's challenges
          13. 1. Continue to enhance the corporate governance system

            To further strengthen our corporate governance, we seek to improve the structure of our board of directors by having independent outside directors while planning to reduce the number of inside directors so as to facilitate more vigorous discussions in meetings of our board of directors. For this fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, we plan to have a total of three outside corporate auditors and two outside directors.

            Enhance and strengthen our global management infrastructure

            As a global company, we continue to enhance our group-wide management system that meets global standards, including financial reporting and disclosure systems.

            In order to strengthen the foundation for our growth strategy, we are currently building our "Five-Pronged Global Business Management System" to accelerate both organic global growth and post-merger integration following acquisitions. Specifically, we are establishing regional headquarters that are responsible for improving management quality (governance, compliance and internal controls), improving management efficiency (high quality, low-cost regional shared services), and actively supporting post-merger integration, while expanding their functionalities.

            We previously maintained a "federate-style" management system, under which each group company we acquired maintained a high degree of independence and autonomy in managing its business operations. However, in response to globalization, we are now quickly moving towards unified group management.

            Our Operational Management and Audit Department, the department responsible for group-wide internal controls, seeks to establish a global audit system in an effort to strengthen the supervision in the area of prevention of improper conduct as the global management system is further enhanced, and further enhance our internal control system based on the experience and know-how gained through the past audits of our financial statements and the implementation of measures to comply with the U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. We also seek to improve our disclosure system and policy through enhanced cooperation between a committee responsible for information disclosure and other relevant specialized departments.

            Such specialized departments and offices, including the Compliance Office, the Risk Management Office, and the CSR (corporate social responsibility) Promotion Office, also collaborate with one another and other departments as appropriate. We seek to find ways to create jobs and otherwise contribute to society based on our basic management policy as a good corporate citizen.

            1. Basic rationale for selection of accounting standards

              We have decided to voluntarily adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) from the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017 in order to further strengthen the infrastructure and improve the efficiency of the group's financial reporting.

            2. Consolidated Financial Statements (U.S. GAAP) (unaudited)

              1. Consolidated Balance Sheets Assets

                Yen in millions

                Increase

                March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 or

                Current assets:

                decrease

                Amount % Amount % Amount

                Cash and cash equivalents ¥305,942 ¥269,902 ¥36,040

                Trade notes receivable 16,589 15,221 1,368

                Trade accounts receivable 218,680 222,396 (3,716) Inventories:

                Finished goods 77,670 75,398 2,272

                Raw materials 52,325 51,182 1,143

                Work in process 36,308 39,187 (2,879)

                Supplies and other 4,648 5,107 (459)

                Other current assets 53,150 50,622 2,528

                Total current assets 765,312 55.3 729,015 53.7 36,297

                Investments and advances:

                Marketable securities and other securities

                investments 16,004 21,516 (5,512) Investments in and advances to affiliated

                companies

                1,896

                2,167

                (271)

                Total investments and advances

                17,900

                1.3 23,683

                1.8 (5,783)

                Property, plant and equipment:

                Land

                47,477

                47,427

                50

                Buildings

                190,362

                189,742

                620

                Machinery and equipment

                450,860

                430,019

                20,841

                Construction in progress

                33,340

                33,831

                (491)

                Sub-total

                722,039

                52.1

                701,019

                51.6

                21,020

                Less - Accumulated depreciation

                (374,310)

                (27.0)

                (358,897)

                (26.4)

                (15,413)

                Total property, plant and equipment

                347,729

                25.1

                342,122

                25.2

                5,607

                Goodwill

                162,963

                11.8

                162,959

                12.0

                4

                Other non-current assets

                90,568

                6.5

                99,561

                7.3

                (8,993)

                Total assets

                ¥1,384,472

                100.0

                ¥1,357,340

                100.0

                ¥27,132

                Liabilities and Equity

                Yen in millions

                Increase

                March 31, 2016 March 31, 2015 or

                Current liabilities:

                decrease

                Amount % Amount % Amount

                Short-term borrowings ¥81,092 ¥52,401 ¥28,691

                Current portion of long-term debt 82,796 45,485 37,311

                Trade notes and accounts payable 177,254 194,998 (17,744)

                Accrued expenses 34,948 33,375 1,573 Other current liabilities 44,388 36,689 7,699

                Total current liabilities 420,478 30.4 362,948 26.7 57,530

                Long-term liabilities:

                Long-term debt

                136,894

                184,612

                (47,718)

                Accrued pension and severance costs

                19,169

                19,576

                (407)

                Other long-term liabilities

                35,426

                37,105

                (1,679)

                Total long-term liabilities

                191,489

                13.8

                241,293

                17.8

                (49,804)

                Total liabilities 611,967 44.2 604,241 44.5 7,726

                Equity:

                Common stock

                87,784

                6.3

                77,071

                5.7

                10,713

                Additional paid-in capital

                116,058

                8.4

                105,459

                7.8

                10,599

                Retained earnings

                495,761

                35.8

                427,641

                31.5

                68,120

                Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

                Foreign currency translation adjustments

                77,624

                131,332

                (53,708)

                Net unrealized gains and losses on securities

                3,698

                7,412

                (3,714)

                Net gains and losses on derivative instruments

                (746)

                (1,072)

                326

                Pension liability adjustments

                (3,847)

                (2,844)

                (1,003)

                Total accumulated other comprehensive

                income (loss) 76,729 5.6 134,828 9.9 (58,099)

                Treasury stock, at cost

                (12,111)

                (0.9) (27)

                (0.0) (12,084)

                Total Nidec Corporation shareholders' equity

                764,221

                55.2 744,972

                54.9 19,249

                Noncontrolling interests

                8,284

                0.6 8,127

                0.6 157

                Total equity

                772,505

                55.8 753,099

                55.5 19,406

                Total liabilities and equity

                ¥1,384,472

                100.0 ¥1,357,340

                100.0 ¥27,132

              2. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

                Results for the year ended March 31 Consolidated Statements of Income

                Yen in millions

                Year ended March 31 Increase or

                2016 2015 decrease

                Amount % Amount % Amount %

                Net sales

                ¥1,178,290

                100.0

                ¥1,028,385

                100.0

                ¥149,905

                14.6

                Cost of products sold

                908,311

                77.1

                786,486

                76.5

                121,825

                15.5

                Selling, general and administrative expenses

                93,463

                7.9

                85,781

                8.3

                7,682

                9.0

                Research and development expenses

                51,978

                4.4

                45,179

                4.4

                6,799

                15.0

                Operating expenses

                1,053,752

                89.4

                917,446

                89.2

                136,306

                14.9

                Operating income

                124,538

                10.6

                110,939

                10.8

                13,599

                12.3

                Other income (expenses):

                Interest and dividend income

                1,913

                2,359

                (446)

                Interest expenses

                (2,228)

                (1,487)

                (741)

                Foreign exchange gain (loss), net

                (153)

                804

                (957)

                Gain (loss) from marketable securities, net

                946

                70

                876

                Other, net

                (5,688)

                (5,593)

                (95)

                Total

                (5,210)

                (0.5)

                (3,847)

                (0.4)

                (1,363)

                -

                Income before income taxes

                119,328

                10.1

                107,092

                10.4

                12,236

                11.4

                Income taxes

                (26,466)

                (2.2)

                (29,033)

                (2.8)

                2,567

                -

                Equity in net income (loss) of affiliated companies

                1

                0.0

                29

                0.0

                (28)

                (96.6)

                Consolidated net income

                Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling

                92,863

                7.9

                78,088

                7.6

                14,775

                18.9

                interests (1,053) (0.1) (2,073) (0.2) 1,020 -

                Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation ¥91,810 7.8 ¥76,015 7.4 ¥15,79520.8

                Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

                Yen in millions

                Year ended March 31 Increase or

                2016 2015 decrease

                Amount Amount Amount %

                Consolidated net income ¥92,863 ¥78,088 ¥14,775 18.9

                Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

                Foreign currency translation adjustments (54,491) 77,753 (132,244) - Net unrealized gains and losses on securities (3,714) 3,243 (6,957) - Net gains and losses on derivative instruments 326 (1,048) 1,374 - Pension liability adjustments (981) (2,534) 1,553 - Total other comprehensive income (loss) (58,860) 77,414 (136,274) -

                Total comprehensive income (loss) 34,003 155,502 (121,499) (78.1)

                Less: Comprehensive (income) loss

                attributable to noncontrolling interests (292) (3,037) 2,745 -

                Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to

                Nidec Corporation ¥33,711 ¥152,465 ¥(118,754) (77.9)

              3. Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

                For the year ended March 31, 2016

                Yen in millions (except for number of shares of common stock)

                Common stock

                Nidec

                Additional

                Accumulated

                other

                Treasury

                Corporation

                total

                Non

                paid-in

                Retained

                comprehensive

                stock, at

                shareholders'

                controllin

                Shares

                Amount

                capital

                earnings

                income (loss)

                cost

                equity

                g interests

                Total

                Balance at March 31, 2015

                294,108,416

                ¥77,071

                ¥105,459

                ¥427,641

                ¥134,828

                ¥(27)

                ¥744,972

                ¥8,127.

                ¥753,099

                Comprehensive income (loss):

                Net income

                91,810

                91,810

                1,053

                92,863

                Other comprehensive income

                (loss):

                Foreign currency translation

                adjustments (53,708) (53,708) (783) (54,491)

                (3,714)

                (3,714)

                - (3,714)

                326

                326

                - 326

                Net unrealized gains and losses on securities

                Net gains and losses on derivative instruments

                Pension liability adjustments (1,003) (1,003) 22 (981) Total comprehensive income

                (loss): 33,711 292 34,003

                Conversion of convertible bond

                4,033,818

                10,713

                10,628

                22

                21,363

                - 21,363

                Purchase of treasury stock

                (12,133)

                (12,133)

                - (12,133)

                Dividends paid to shareholders

                of Nidec Corporation (23,690) (23,690) - (23,690)

                Dividends paid to

                noncontrolling interests - (54) (54)

                Capital transactions with consolidated subsidiaries and

                other (29) 27 (2) (81) (83) Balance at March 31, 2016 298,142,234 ¥87,784 ¥116,058 ¥495,761 ¥76,729 ¥(12,111) ¥764,221 ¥8,284 ¥772,505

                For the year ended March 31, 2015

                Yen in millions (except for number of shares of common stock)

                Common stock

                Nidec

                Additional

                Accumulated

                other

                Treasury

                Corporation

                total

                Non

                paid-in

                Retained

                comprehensive

                stock, at

                shareholders'

                controlling

                Shares

                Amount

                capital

                earnings

                income (loss)

                cost

                equity

                interests

                Total

                Balance at March 31, 2014

                290,150,160

                ¥66,551

                ¥65,197

                ¥367,485

                ¥58,378

                ¥(39,640)

                ¥517,971

                ¥22,822

                ¥540,793

                Comprehensive income (loss):

                Net income

                76,015

                76,015

                2,073

                78,088

                Other comprehensive income

                (loss):

                Foreign currency translation

                adjustments 76,792 76,792 961 77,753

                3,227

                3,227

                16

                3,243

                (1,048)

                (1,048)

                -

                (1,048)

                Net unrealized gains and losses on securities

                Net gains and losses on derivative instruments

                Pension liability

                adjustments (2,521) (2,521) (13) (2,534)

                Total comprehensive income

                (loss): 152,465 3,037 155,502

                Conversion of convertible bond

                3,958,256

                10,520

                34,582

                29,130

                74,232

                - 74,232

                Purchase of treasury stock

                (2,159)

                (2,159)

                - (2,159)

                Change in ownership of

                subsidiaries in connection

                with share exchange

                transaction

                5,175

                11,960

                17,135

                (17,135) -

                Dividends paid to shareholders

                of Nidec Corporation (15,859) (15,859) - (15,859)

                Dividends paid to

                noncontrolling interests - (611) (611)

                Capital transactions with consolidated subsidiaries and

                other 505 682 1,187 14 1,201 Balance at March 31, 2015 294,108,416 ¥77,071 ¥105,459 ¥427,641 ¥134,828 ¥(27) ¥744,972 ¥8,127 ¥753,099

              4. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

                Yen in millions

                Year ended March 31 Increase or

                2016 2015 decrease

                Cash flows from operating activities:

                Consolidated net income

                Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

                ¥92,863

                ¥78,088

                ¥14,775

                Depreciation

                55,298

                45,087

                10,211

                Amortization

                9,438

                8,317

                1,121

                Gain from marketable securities, net

                (946)

                (70)

                (876)

                Loss (Gain) on sales, disposal or impairment of property, plant and

                Deferred income taxes

                2,036

                6,523

                (4,487)

                Equity in net income of affiliated companies

                (1)

                (29)

                28

                Foreign currency adjustments

                (14)

                1,634

                (1,648)

                Accrual for pension and severance costs, net payments

                151

                1,583

                (1,432)

                Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

                Increase in notes and accounts receivable

                (5,163)

                (20,109)

                14,946

                Increase in inventories

                (6,722)

                (29,565)

                22,843

                (Decrease) Increase in notes and accounts payable

                (6,897)

                10,054

                (16,951)

                (Decrease) Increase in accrued income taxes

                (391)

                220

                (611)

                equipment 23 (275) 298

                Other 7,935 (9,583) 17,518

                Net cash provided by operating activities 147,610 91,875 55,735

                Cash flows from investing activities:

                Additions to property, plant and equipment

                (81,918)

                (58,042)

                (23,876)

                Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

                1,437

                3,110

                (1,673)

                Purchases of marketable securities

                (507)

                (6)

                (501)

                Proceeds from sales and redemption of marketable securities

                1,319

                68

                1,251

                Acquisitions of business, net of cash acquired

                (9,665)

                (27,343)

                17,678

                Proceeds from sales of business, net of cash divested

                -

                3,381

                (3,381)

                Other (5,981) (2,398) (3,583)

                Net cash used in investing activities (95,315) (81,230) (14,085)

                Cash flows from financing activities:

                Increase in short-term borrowings

                32,412

                29,592

                2,820

                Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

                37,903

                78

                37,825

                Repayments of long-term debt

                (26,210)

                (30,104)

                3,894

                Purchases of treasury stock

                (12,133)

                (2,159)

                (9,974)

                Payments for additional investments in subsidiaries

                (191)

                (292)

                101

                Dividends paid to shareholders of Nidec Corporation

                (23,690)

                (15,859)

                (7,831)

                Other (316) (764) 448

                Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 7,775 (19,508) 27,283

                Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

                (24,030) 31,025 (55,055)

                Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

                36,040 22,162 13,878

                Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

                269,902 247,740 22,162

                Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

                ¥305,942 ¥269,902 ¥36,040

              5. Notes of Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) Notes regarding Going Concern Assumption

              Not applicable.

              Scope of Consolidation and Application of the Equity Method

              1. Scope of consolidation

                As of

                March 31, 2016

                Number of consolidated subsidiaries 225

              2. Application of the equity method

                Number of affiliated companies accounted for under

                As of

                March 31, 2016

                the equity method 4

              3. Change in the scope of consolidation from March 31, 2015

                Increase of consolidated subsidiaries 11

                Decrease of consolidated subsidiaries 18

              4. Change in significant subsidiaries

                Not applicable.

              5. Change in the application of the equity method from March 31, 2015

                Increase of affiliated companies accounted for under

                the equity method 1

                Decrease of affiliated companies accounted for

                under the equity method 2

              6. Critical Accounting Policies

                The Company and its subsidiaries in Japan maintain their records and prepare their accounts and records in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Japan, and its foreign subsidiaries in conformity with those of their countries of domicile. Certain adjustments and reclassifications have been incorporated in the accompanying consolidated financial statements to conform with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP").

                Changes Relating to the Basis for Preparing Our Consolidated Financial Statements

                As of April 1, 2015, NIDEC adopted FASB Accounting Standards Codification™ (ASC) 205"Presentation of Financial Statements" and ASC 360 "Property, Plant, and Equipment" updated by Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-08 "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity." ASU 2014-08 requires that a disposal of a component or a group of components of an entity should be reported in discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results when the component meets the criteria to be classified as held for sale or is disposed. ASU 2014-08 also requires additional disclosures about discontinued operations and disposal of an individually significant component of an entity that does not qualify for discontinued operations. The adoption of this standard did not have any impact on NIDEC's consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

                Business Combinations

                Pursuant to ASC 805 "Business Combinations," consolidated financial statements for the previous year and the three months ended June 30, 2015 have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect NIDEC's valuation of the fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed upon the acquisition of Nidec GPM GmbH in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. During the three months ended September 30, 2015, NIDEC completed its valuation of such assets and liabilities of Nidec GPM GmbH.

                In addition, NIDEC has been evaluating the fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed upon the acquisitions of companies in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016. Assets and liabilities which are currently under evaluation have been recorded on NIDEC's consolidated balance sheet based on preliminary management estimation as of March 31, 2016. With regard to assets and liabilities of which fair value evaluation is completed, consolidated financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2015 have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect NIDEC's valuation of fair value. These evaluations do not have material impacts on NIDEC's consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

                Operating Segment Information

                Yen in millions

                Year ended March 31

                Increase or decrease

                2016 2015

                Net sales: Amount % Amount % Amount %

                Nidec Corporation

                ¥229,988

                14.1

                ¥181,325

                13.0

                ¥48,663

                26.8

                Nidec Electronics (Thailand)

                131,753

                8.0

                124,465

                8.9

                7,288

                5.9

                Nidec Singapore

                68,935

                4.2

                67,425

                4.8

                1,510

                2.2

                Nidec (H.K.)

                114,785

                7.0

                82,760

                5.9

                32,025

                38.7

                Nidec Sankyo

                129,404

                7.9

                123,042

                8.8

                6,362

                5.2

                Nidec Copal

                59,366

                3.6

                41,081

                2.9

                18,285

                44.5

                Nidec Techno Motor

                63,406

                3.9

                63,220

                4.5

                186

                0.3

                Nidec Motor

                225,387

                13.8

                200,423

                14.3

                24,964

                12.5

                Nidec Motors & Actuators

                270,242

                16.5

                194,206

                13.9

                76,036

                39.2

                All others

                343,589 21.0 321,922 23.0 21,667 6.7

                Sub-total

                1,636,855 100.0 1,399,869 100.0 236,986 16.9

                Adjustments and eliminations

                (458,565) - (371,484) - (87,081) -

                Consolidated total

                ¥1,178,290 - ¥1,028,385 - ¥149,905 14.6

                Yen in millions Year ended March 31

                Increase or decrease

                2016 2015

                Operating income(loss): Amount % Amount % Amount %

                Nidec Corporation

                ¥18,031

                13.9

                ¥14,083

                12.2

                ¥3,948

                28.0

                Nidec Electronics (Thailand)

                15,696

                12.1

                14,996

                13.0

                700

                4.7

                Nidec Singapore

                1,432

                1.1

                1,052

                0.9

                380

                36.1

                Nidec (H.K.)

                372

                0.3

                613

                0.5

                (241)

                (39.3)

                Nidec Sankyo

                15,052

                11.6

                12,686

                11.0

                2,366

                18.7

                Nidec Copal

                2,182

                1.7

                517

                0.4

                1,665

                322.1

                Nidec Techno Motor

                5,717

                4.4

                7,291

                6.3

                (1,574)

                (21.6)

                Nidec Motor

                16,674

                12.9

                11,690

                10.1

                4,984

                42.6

                Nidec Motors & Actuators

                25,368

                19.6

                18,614

                16.1

                6,754

                36.3

                All others

                29,001 22.4 34,128 29.5 (5,127) (15.0)

                Sub-total

                129,525 100.0 115,670 100.0 13,855 12.0

                Adjustments and eliminations

                (4,987) - (4,731) - (256) -

                Consolidated total

                ¥124,538 - ¥110,939 - ¥13,599 12.3

                Notes:

              7. The operating segments are the segments of Nidec for which separate financial information is available and for which operating profit or loss amounts are evaluated regularly by executive management in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.

              8. Some of our segmental operating income or loss is presented in accordance with financial reporting principles and practices generally accepted in Japan.

              9. Pursuant to ASC 805 "Business Combinations", previous period amounts have been retrospectively adjusted.

              10. From the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, the Nidec Philippines, the Nidec (Zhejiang) and the Nidec Copal Electronics which were previously identified as respective reportable segments have been included in the All others due to their immateriality. Accordingly, previous period amounts have been reclassified.

              11. Earnings per share

                The Earnings per share information are as follows:

                For the year ended March 31, 2016

                Thousands

                Yen in millions of shares Yen

                Net income

                Basic net income attributable to Nidec Corporation per share:

                Net income (loss)

                attributable to Nidec Corporation

                Weighted

                -average shares

                attributable to Nidec Corporation per share

                Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation ¥91,810 296,808 ¥309.32

                Dilutive securities

                Zero coupon convertible bonds with stock acquisition rights due

                2015 (3) 1,083

                Diluted net income attributable to Nidec Corporation per share:

                Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation ¥91,807 297,891 ¥308.19

                For the year ended March 31, 2015

                Thousands

                Yen in millions of shares Yen

                Net income

                Basic net income attributable to Nidec Corporation per share:

                Net income (loss)

                attributable to Nidec Corporation

                Weighted

                -average shares

                attributable to Nidec Corporation per share

                Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation ¥76,015 279,873 ¥271.61

                Dilutive securities

                Zero coupon convertible bonds with stock acquisition rights due

                2015 (57) 16,782

                Diluted net income attributable to Nidec Corporation per share:

                Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation ¥75,958 296,655 ¥256.05 Note:

                Pursuant to ASC 805 "Business Combinations", previous period amounts have been retrospectively adjusted.

                Subsequent events

                A share purchase agreement to Acquire ANA IMEP S.A.

                On April 21, 2016, Nidec Sole Motor Corporation S.R.L., NIDEC's subsidiary, agreed to acquire approximately 94.8% of the shares of ANA IMEP S.A. ("IMEP") in Romania from its major shareholder (the "Transaction").

                1) Purpose of the Transaction

                IMEP develops, manufactures and sells products of washing machine and drying machine motors.

                Through the Transaction, NIDEC expects to enhance the competitiveness of its appliance motor business in the European market, one of Appliance, Commercial and Industrial Motors business ("ACIM") on which it particularly places emphasis. NIDEC also expects to obtain IMEP's major customers. In addition, NIDEC intends to build up a major manufacturing base in an emerging EU market for its ACIM.

                2) Funds and schedule for the Transaction

                NIDEC utilizes its cash on hand for funding.

                Closing of the Transaction is to be completed between late May to early June 2016.

                6. Others (unaudited)

                1. Changes in Directors

                2. Proposed changes regarding Representative Directors Not applicable.

                3. Proposed changes regarding other Members of the Board of Directors and Audit & Supervisory Board Members

                4. Outgoing Members of the Board of Directors (effective as of June 17, 2016): Tadaaki Hamada (current post: First Senior Vice President)

                  Masuo Yoshimatsu (current post: First Senior Vice President) Kazuya Hayafune (current post: First Senior Vice President) Toshiaki Otani (current post: First Senior Vice President)

                  Note: Messrs. Tadaaki Hamada, Masuo Yoshimatsu, Kazuya Hayafune, and Toshiaki Otani are expected to assume office as First Senior Vice Presidents as of the above date.

                5. Candidates to the Audit & Supervisory Board (effective as of June 17, 2016): Eisuke Nagatomo (current post: Representative Director, EN Associates Co., Ltd.)

                  Junko Watanabe (current post: Professor, Graduate School of Economics and Faculty of Economics, Kyoto University)

                  Note: Mr. Eisuke Nagatomo and Professor Junko Watanabe are candidates to the positions of Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Members (Independent Directors).

                6. Outgoing Audit & Supervisory Board Member (effective as of June 17, 2016): Ikuo Nishikawa (current post: Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member)

                7. Results for the three months ended March 31 Consolidated Statements of Income

                  Yen in millions

                  Three months ended March 31 Increase or

                  2016 2015 decrease

                  Amount % Amount % Amount %

                  Net sales

                  ¥282,937

                  100.0

                  ¥274,619

                  100.0

                  ¥8,318

                  3.0

                  Cost of products sold

                  Selling, general and administrative expenses

                  217,396

                  22,722

                  76.8

                  8.0

                  210,741

                  22,076

                  76.8

                  8.0

                  6,655

                  646

                  3.2

                  2.9

                  Research and development expenses

                  12,271

                  4.4

                  11,590

                  4.2

                  681

                  5.9

                  Operating expenses

                  252,389

                  89.2

                  244,407

                  89.0

                  7,982

                  3.3

                  Operating income (loss)

                  30,548

                  10.8

                  30,212

                  11.0

                  336

                  1.1

                  Other income (expenses):

                  Interest and dividend income

                  610

                  686

                  (76)

                  Interest expenses

                  (1,064)

                  (420)

                  (644)

                  Foreign exchange gain (loss), net

                  (2,163)

                  (1,777)

                  (386)

                  Gain (loss) from marketable securities, net

                  (0)

                  2

                  (2)

                  Other, net

                  (2,960)

                  (2,920)

                  (40)

                  Total

                  (5,577)

                  (2.0)

                  (4,429)

                  (1.6)

                  (1,148)

                  -

                  Income (loss) before income taxes

                  24,971

                  8.8

                  25,783

                  9.4

                  (812)

                  (3.1)

                  Income taxes

                  Equity in net income (loss) of affiliated companies

                  (4,008)

                  (3)

                  (1.4)

                  (0.0)

                  (7,568)

                  3

                  (2.8)

                  0.0

                  3,560

                  (6)

                  -

                  -

                  Consolidated net income (loss)

                  Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

                  20,960

                  (78)

                  7.4

                  (0.0)

                  18,218

                  (234)

                  6.6

                  (0.1)

                  2,742

                  156

                  15.1

                  -

                  Net income (loss) attributable to Nidec

                  Corporation

                  ¥20,882

                  7.4

                  ¥17,984

                  6.5

                  ¥2,898

                  16.1

                  Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

                  Yen in millions

                  Three months ended March 31 Increase or

                  2016 2015 decrease

                  Amount Amount Amount %

                  Consolidated net income ¥20,960 ¥18,218 ¥2,742 15.1

                  Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

                  Foreign currency translation adjustments (40,065) (9,178) (30,887) - Net unrealized gains and losses on securities (1,840) 808 (2,648) - Net gains and losses on derivative instruments 905 7 898 - Pension liability adjustments (1,059) (2,703) 1,644 - Total other comprehensive income (loss) (42,059) (11,066) (30,993) -

                  Total comprehensive income (loss) (21,099) 7,152 (28,251) -

                  Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to

                  noncontrolling interests 303 (299) 602 -

                  Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Nidec

                  Corporation ¥(20,796) ¥6,853 ¥(27,649) -

                8. Quarterly Financial Data for the three months ended December 31, 2015, September 30, 2015 and June 30, 2015

                  Yen in millions

                  Three months ended

                  June 30, 2015

                  September 30, 2015

                  December 31, 2015

                  Amount %

                  Amount %

                  Amount %

                  Net sales

                  ¥285,041

                  100.0

                  ¥302,311

                  100.0

                  ¥308,001

                  100.0

                  Operating income

                  30,737

                  10.8

                  31,093

                  10.3

                  32,160

                  10.4

                  Income before income taxes

                  32,347

                  11.3

                  31,042

                  10.3

                  30,968

                  10.1

                  Consolidated net income

                  24,194

                  8.5

                  23,988

                  7.9

                  23,721

                  7.7

                  Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation

                  ¥23,790

                  8.3

                  ¥23,818

                  7.9

                  ¥23,320

                  7.6

                  Note: Pursuant to ASC 805 "Business Combinations", the results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and September 30, 2015 have been retrospectively adjusted.

                9. Information by Product Category

                  Automotive, appliance,

                  Small precision

                  Yen in millions

                  Year ended March 31, 2016

                  Electronic and

                  Eliminations/

                  motors

                  commercial

                  and industrial

                  Machinery

                  optical

                  components

                  Others Total

                  Corporate

                  Consolidated

                  Net sales:

                  products

                  Customers ¥447,988 ¥554,713 ¥106,462 ¥64,112 ¥5,015 ¥1,178,290 ¥- ¥1,178,290

                  Intersegment 2,414 5,134 11,566 4,894 1,833 25,841 (25,841) - Total 450,402 559,847 118,028 69,006 6,848 1,204,131 (25,841) 1,178,290 Operating expenses 382,275 512,193 102,231 62,361 5,957 1,065,017 (11,265) 1,053,752

                  Operating income ¥68,127 ¥47,654 ¥15,797 ¥6,645 ¥891 ¥139,114 ¥(14,576) ¥124,538

                  Small precision

                  Automotive, appliance,

                  Yen in millions

                  Year ended March 31, 2015

                  Electronic and

                  Eliminations/

                  motors

                  commercial

                  and industrial

                  Machinery

                  optical

                  components

                  Others Total

                  Corporate

                  Consolidated

                  Net sales:

                  products

                  Customers ¥397,999 ¥460,007 ¥98,800 ¥65,050 ¥6,529 ¥1,028,385 ¥- ¥1,028,385

                  Intersegment 1,624 592 7,906 657 6,753 17,532 (17,532) -

                  Total 399,623 460,599 106,706 65,707 13,282 1,045,917 (17,532) 1,028,385

                  Operating expenses 336,564 424,130 90,558 60,699 12,493 924,444 (6,998) 917,446

                  Operating income ¥63,059 ¥36,469 ¥16,148 ¥5,008 ¥789 ¥121,473 (10,534) ¥110,939

                  Small precision

                  Automotive, appliance,

                  Yen in millions

                  Three months ended March 31, 2016

                  Electronic and

                  Eliminations/

                  motors

                  commercial

                  and industrial

                  Machinery

                  optical

                  components

                  Others Total

                  Corporate

                  Consolidated

                  Net sales:

                  products

                  Customers ¥95,911 ¥143,682 ¥27,324 ¥14,848 ¥1,172 ¥282,937 ¥- ¥282,937

                  Intersegment 518 1,255 1,751 1,197 434 5,155 (5,155) -

                  Total 96,429 144,937 29,075 16,045 1,606 288,092 (5,155) 282,937

                  Operating expenses 83,211 129,926 25,231 14,812 1,407 254,587 (2,198) 252,389

                  Operating income ¥13,218 ¥15,011 ¥3,844 ¥1,233 ¥199 ¥33,505 (2,957) ¥30,548

                  Small precision

                  Automotive, appliance,

                  Yen in millions

                  Three months ended March 31, 2015

                  Electronic and

                  Eliminations/

                  motors

                  commercial

                  and industrial

                  Machinery

                  optical

                  components

                  Others Total

                  Corporate

                  Consolidated

                  Net sales:

                  products

                  Customers ¥102,916 ¥126,737 ¥27,667 ¥15,846 ¥1,453 ¥274,619 ¥- ¥274,619

                  Intersegment 853 268 2,518 242 1,340 5,221 (5,221) -

                  Total 103,769 127,005 30,185 16,088 2,793 279,840 (5,221) 274,619

                  Operating expenses 88,077 117,023 25,530 14,714 2,538 247,882 (3,475) 244,407

                  Operating income ¥15,692 ¥9,982 ¥4,655 ¥1,374 ¥255 ¥31,958 (1,746) ¥30,212

                  Notes:

                10. Product categories are classified based on similarities in product type, product attributes, and production and sales methods.

                11. Major products of each product category:

                12. Small precision motors: Spindle motors for HDDs, brushless motors, fan motors, vibration motors, brush motors and motor applications, etc.

                13. Automotive, appliance, commercial and industrial products: Automotive motors and components, home appliance, commercial and industrial motors and related products.

                14. Machinery: Industrial robots, card readers, test systems, pressing machines and power transmission drives, etc.

                15. Electronic and optical components: Switches, trimmer potentiometers, lens units and camera shutters, etc.

                16. Others: Services, etc.

                17. 3. Pursuant to ASC 805 "Business Combinations," previous period amounts have been retrospectively adjusted.

                18. Sales by Geographic Segment

                  Yen in millions

                  Year ended March 31 Increase or

                  2016 2015 decrease

                  Amount % Amount % Amount %

                  Japan

                  ¥271,571

                  23.1

                  ¥268,416

                  26.1

                  ¥3,155

                  1.2

                  U.S.A

                  197,235

                  16.7

                  174,521

                  17.0

                  22,714

                  13.0

                  Singapore

                  72,727

                  6.2

                  70,956

                  6.9

                  1,771

                  2.5

                  Thailand

                  106,998

                  9.1

                  90,813

                  8.8

                  16,185

                  17.8

                  Germany

                  87,502

                  7.4

                  44,756

                  4.3

                  42,746

                  95.5

                  China

                  293,353

                  24.9

                  235,409

                  22.9

                  57,944

                  24.6

                  Others 148,904 12.6 143,514 14.0 5,390 3.8 Total ¥1,178,290 100.0 ¥1,028,385 100.0 ¥149,905 14.6

                  Yen in millions

                  Three months ended March 31 Increase or

                  2016 2015

                  decrease

                  Amount

                  %

                  Amount

                  %

                  Amount

                  %

                  Japan

                  ¥66,361

                  23.5

                  ¥66,833

                  24.3

                  ¥(472)

                  (0.7)

                  U.S.A

                  49,649

                  17.5

                  48,656

                  17.7

                  993

                  2.0

                  Singapore

                  14,673

                  5.2

                  19,560

                  7.1

                  (4,887)

                  (25.0)

                  Thailand

                  26,849

                  9.5

                  26,484

                  9.6

                  365

                  1.4

                  Germany

                  23,017

                  8.1

                  14,143

                  5.2

                  8,874

                  62.7

                  China

                  62,951

                  22.3

                  62,770

                  22.9

                  181

                  0.3

                  Others 39,437 13.9 36,173 13.2 3,264 9.0 Total ¥282,937 100.0 ¥274,619 100.0 ¥8,318 3.0

                  Notes:

                19. The sales are classified by domicile of the seller, and the figures exclude intra-segment transactions.

                20. From the three months ended March 31, 2016, the sales by the Germany segment are separated from the Others segment as an individual segment whilst the sales by the Philippines segment are combined into the Others segment. Accordingly, previous period amounts have been reclassified.

                21. Sales by Region

                  Yen in millions

                  Year ended March 31 Increase or

                  2016 2015 decrease

                  Amount % Amount % Amount %

                  North America Asia

                  ¥230,698 19.6 ¥197,559 19.2 ¥33,139 16.8

                  600,840 51.0 528,176 51.4 72,664 13.8

                  Europe

                  152,412 12.9 108,186 10.5 44,226 40.9

                  Others

                  14,452 1.2 10,775 1.0 3,677 34.1

                  Overseas sales total

                  998,402 84.7 844,696 82.1 153,706 18.2

                  Japan

                  179,888 15.3 183,689 17.9 (3,801) (2.1)

                  Consolidated total

                  ¥1,178,290 100.0 ¥1,028,385 100.0 ¥149,905 14.6

                  Yen in millions

                  Three months ended March 31 Increase or

                  2016 2015

                  decrease

                  Amount % Amount % Amount %

                  North America ¥59,678 21.1 ¥55,849 20.3 ¥3,829 6.9

                  Asia 135,611 47.9 140,019 51.0 (4,408) (3.1)

                  Europe 39,974 14.1 31,614 11.5 8,360 26.4

                  Others 4,735 1.7 2,642 1.0 2,093 79.2 Overseas sales total 239,998 84.8 230,124 83.8 9,874 4.3

                  Japan 42,939 15.2 44,495 16.2 (1,556) (3.5)

                  Consolidated total ¥282,937 100.0 ¥274,619 100.0 ¥8,318 3.0

                  Note:

                  The sales are classified by domicile of the buyer, and the figures exclude intra-segment transactions.

                22. Other information

                  1. Summary of Consolidated Financial Performance

                    Yen in millions

                    (except for per share amounts)

                    Year ended March 31 Increase

                    or

                    Three months ended

                    March 31

                    Increase or

                    2016 2015

                    decrease

                    2016 2015

                    decrease

                    Net sales ¥1,178,290 ¥1,028,385 14.6% ¥282,937 ¥274,619 3.0% Operating income 124,538 110,938 12.3% 30,548 30,212 1.1%

                    Ratio of operating income to net sales 10.6% 10.8% 10.8% 11.0%

                    Income before income taxes 119,328 107,092 11.4% 24,971 25,783 (3.1%)

                    Ratio of income before income taxes to net sales 10.1% 10.4% 8.8% 9.4%

                    Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation 91,810 76,015 20.8% 20,882 17,984 16.1%

                    Ratio of net income attributable to Nidec Corporation

                    to net sales 7.8% 7.4% 7.4% 6.5%

                    Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation per

                    share-basic ¥309.32 ¥271.61 ¥70.41 ¥62.54 Net income attributable to Nidec Corporation per

                    share-diluted ¥308.19 ¥256.05 ¥70.41 ¥59.78

                    Total assets ¥1,384,472 ¥1,357,340

                    Nidec Corporation shareholders' equity 764,221 744,972 Nidec Corporation shareholders' equity to total assets 55.2% 54.9% Nidec Corporation shareholders' equity per share ¥2,576.59 ¥2,533.07

                    ¥147,610 ¥91,875

                    (95,315) (81,230)

                    7,775 (19,508)

                    ¥305,942 ¥269,902

                    Net cash provided by operating activities Net cash used in investing activities

                    Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

                    Notes:

                  2. Some items colored in the above table are omitted, because we also omit them in the report in Japanese language.

                  3. Pursuant to ASC 805 "Business Combinations," previous period amounts have been retrospectively adjusted.

                  4. Scope of Consolidation and Application of the Equity Method

                    Number of consolidated subsidiaries: 225

                    Number of affiliated companies accounted for under the equity method: 4

                  5. Change in Scope of Consolidation and Application of Equity Method

                  6. Change from

                    March 31, 2015

                    Number of companies newly consolidated:

                    11

                    Number of companies excluded from consolidation:

                    18

                    Number of companies newly accounted for by the equity method:

                    1

                    Number of companies excluded from accounting by the equity method:

                    2

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