NIDEC CORP ADR - NJDCY STOCK NEWS

Nidec (NJDCY) has announced the disposal of 381,600 shares of treasury stock through third-party allotment, valued at 6,812 yen per share, totaling 2,599,459,200 yen. The disposal is part of the continuation of the company's Performance Share Plan for directors and executives until 2027.

The plan includes two trusts:

• Board Incentive Plan (BIP) Trust for directors and executives
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Trust for executives in Japan and overseas

The shares will be allotted to The Master Trust Bank of Japan, as co-trustee. The disposal aims to provide incentives to directors and executives, with shares to be delivered based on performance and position. The dilution effect is expected to be minimal at 0.06% of total outstanding shares.

Nidec (TSE: 6594, OTC US: NJDCY) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tata Elxsi , a Tata Group company specializing in design and technology services. The partnership aims to leverage Tata Elxsi's expertise to enhance Nidec's software development capabilities, particularly in the automotive sector. This collaboration will focus on developing software for Indian and other markets, localizing Nidec products, and establishing a global software development base for the Nidec Group.

Tata Elxsi brings valuable experience in autonomous driving, electrification, and connected car solutions. With over 13,000 engineers and specialists worldwide, Tata Elxsi is well-positioned to support Nidec's expansion in software-defined vehicles (SDV) and other technological advancements.

Nidec (TOKYO: 6594; OTC US: NJDCY) has announced an upward revision to its consolidated financial forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. The company has increased its projections for net sales, operating profit, and profit attributable to owners for both the first half and full fiscal year.

Key factors driving this revision include:

• Recovery in HDD motor demand and rapid expansion in water-cooling systems for AI servers
• Strategic shift in the automotive business to prioritize profitability
• Rapid demand growth for power generators and Battery Energy Storage Systems
• Foreign exchange gain of ¥15.0 billion due to a weaker yen

Nidec's revised full-year forecast now projects net sales of ¥2,500,000 million (up 4.2%) and profit attributable to owners of ¥185,000 million (up 12.1%) compared to previous estimates.

Nidec (TOKYO: 6594; OTC US: NJDCY) has executed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tata Elxsi , an Indian design and technology service provider, on July 22, 2024. The collaboration aims to enhance Nidec's software development capabilities by leveraging Tata Elxsi's expertise in autonomous driving, electrification, and connected car solutions.

The partnership will focus on developing software programs for India and other markets, localizing Nidec products, and establishing a global business base for Nidec's software development. This strategic move aligns with Nidec's commitment to providing comprehensive drive technology solutions across its diverse product lineup.

Tata Elxsi, part of the Tata group, brings extensive experience in automotive and transportation R&D, with a global network of over 13,000 engineers and specialists. Nidec, as a leading comprehensive motor manufacturer, aims to utilize this collaboration to accelerate its growth and innovation in the rapidly evolving automotive and technology sectors.

Nidec (TOKYO:6594; OTC US:NJDCY) has announced a 2-for-1 stock split effective October 1, 2024, aimed at enhancing stock liquidity and expanding its investor base. The split will increase total issued shares from 596,284,468 to 1,192,568,936. In conjunction, Nidec is modifying its share repurchase program, doubling the maximum number of shares to be repurchased from 5,000,000 to 10,000,000, while maintaining the total repurchasable amount at 35 billion yen.

The company has also revised its dividend projection for FY2025 to align with the stock split. The year-end dividend will be adjusted from 40 yen to 20 yen per share, maintaining the effective payout. The second quarter dividend of 40 yen remains unchanged as it precedes the split.

Nidec has announced a USD 20M minority equity investment in Eve Air Mobility, a manufacturer of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, through its subsidiary Nidec Motor

This strategic partnership will enhance Nidec Aerospace's propulsion system development, leveraging its joint venture with Embraer.

Following this investment, Embraer will remain a major shareholder in Eve, which is progressing towards flight tests by 2024 and type certification by 2026.

Nidec aims to expand its aviation market presence, including supplying infrastructure such as chargers for electrified aircraft, utilizing its expertise in energy management systems.

This investment aligns with Nidec's goal to lead in aviation technology and support the growth of electrified urban air mobility.

The transaction is expected to have no significant impact on Nidec's consolidated financial performance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.

Nidec (TOKYO:6594; OTC US:NJDCY) announced an update on its share repurchase program, as per the resolution by the Board on May 24, 2024. The program allows repurchase of up to 5,000,000 shares, or 0.87% of the total issued shares, excluding treasury stock, with a maximum budget of 35 billion yen. The repurchase period spans from May 27, 2024, to May 26, 2025.

For the period from June 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024, the company reported zero repurchases of its common stock, with a total repurchase amount of 0 yen. This update reflects no share repurchase activity within the specified timeframe.

Nidec (TOKYO: 6594; OTC US: NJDCY) announced a material weakness in its internal control over financial reporting for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. Discovered after the fiscal year-end, the weakness arose from incorrect data in transactions between consolidated subsidiaries, leading to inflated sales figures. To address this, Nidec has implemented corrective actions, including a thorough review of past and current consolidated closing entries, policy updates, enhanced monitoring, and stricter approval procedures. These steps aim to secure the reliability of financial reporting. All necessary corrections have been reflected in the company's consolidated financial statements, which received unqualified audit opinions.

Nidec (TOKYO: 6594; OTC US: NJDCY) announced the current status of its share repurchase program. Approved by the Board of Directors on May 24, 2024, the plan allows for the repurchase of up to 5,000,000 shares, or 0.87% of the total shares issued, excluding treasury stock. The total repurchasable amount is capped at 35 billion yen, and the repurchase period extends from May 27, 2024, to May 26, 2025.

During the initial repurchase period from May 27, 2024, to May 31, 2024, no shares were repurchased, resulting in a total repurchase value of 0 yen. This announcement is based on trade date information.