TOKYO, December 10, 2003--Moody's said it had upgraded its rating on Canon Inc., highly evaluating continuous improvements in the profitability and financial stability over the past several years.
| Current | Previous | |
| Long term rating | Aa3 | A1 |
Below are current ratings on Canon, including those from other rating agencies.
| Long term ratings | Short term ratings | |
| Standard and Poor's | AA- | A-1+ |
| Moody's | Aa3 | P-1 |
| R & I | AA+ | - |
