Final Results

Maruwa Co Ld 09 May 2008 9 May 2008 MARUWA CO., LTD. 3-83, Minamihonjigahara-cho, Owariasahi-city, Aichi-pref., 488-0044 JAPAN Final Results for Fiscal 2008 MARUWA CO., LTD. today announced its consolidated business results for the full fiscal year ended 31 March, 2008 as follows; The financial statements are prepared in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in Japan. *US dollar amounts are converted for convenience only at the rate of US$1 = 100.19 yen. *Consolidated subsidiaries:11 companies (Maruwa (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Taiwan Maruwa Co., Ltd., MARUWA Electronics (Taiwan) Co., Ltd., Maruwa Europe Ltd., Maruwa America Corp., Maruwa Korea Co., Ltd., Maruwa (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd., Maruwa Electronics (Philippines), Inc. , MARUWA QUARTZ Co., Ltd., MARUWA SHOMEI Co., Ltd., and Hokko Denshi Co., Ltd.) I. Summary of Consolidated Results (1) Summary of consolidated statement of income JPY million USD thousand For year ended For year ended Change % For year ended 31 March 31 March 31 March 2007 2008 2008 Net sales 21,062 20,635 -2.0% 205,959 Operating income 1,924 1,576 -18.1% 15,730 Income before income taxes 1,912 1,584 -17.2% 15,810 Net income 1,334 1,100 -17.5% 10,979 JPY USD Net income per share (Basic) 122.04 101.80 -16.6% 1.02 (Diluted) 121.45 101.68 -16.3% 1.01 *Average number of issued shares 10,932,798 10,809,627 (2) Summary of consolidated financial condition JPY million USD thousand As of 31 March As of 31 March Change % As of 31 March 2007 2008 2008 Total Assets 33,872 32,850 -3.0% 327,877 Total net assets 27,907 27,774 -0.5% 277,213 Equity ratio 82.4% 84.5% 2.1% JPY USD Total net assets per share 2,572.66 2,571.59 0.0% 25.67 *Number of issued shares at the 10,847,360 10,800,410 year end (3) Summary of consolidated statement of cash flows JPY million USD thousand For year ended For year ended Change % For year ended 31 March 31 March 31 March 2007 2008 2008 Net cash provided by operating 1,422 2,590 82.1% 25,851 activities Net cash used in investing (3,029) (1,921) 36.6% (19,174) activities Net cash used in financing (700) (416) 40.6% (4,152) activities Cash and cash equivalents at end 5,939 6,146 3.5% 61,343 of term III. Outlook for fiscal 2009 ending 31 March 2009 II. Dividends JPY per share JPY million Fiscal 2008 Fiscal 2009 Half year Full year (forecast) Net sales 9,700 20,650 Interim 12 14 Operating income 610 1,760 Year-end 12 14 Net income 370 1,140 Annual 24 28 Net income per share 34.26 105.55 *Cautionary statements: the above forecasts are forward-looking statements involving risks and uncertainties. Due to a number of factors, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates. Review of Operations and Financial Condition 1. Operating Results JPY million Fiscal 2007 Fiscal 2008 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Net sales 4,878 4,885 5,644 5,655 4,719 5,118 5,265 5,533 Operating income 420 402 489 613 359 417 451 349 Net income 357 274 331 372 272 295 329 204 JPY million Previous Current For year ended For year ended 31 March 2007 31 March 2008 Net sales 21,062 20,635 Operating income 1,924 1,576 Net income 1,334 1,100 (1) Review of operations Japanese economy in this year has been solid, supported by brisk private consumption as well as continuous increasing trend of corporate profits led by the strong export sector. The economy, however, gradually slowed down due to global credit shrinkage which has risen from the subprime loan crisis in the US, soaring energy and raw material prices, and decelerating trend of private consumption. Under these circumstances, the electronic components/semiconductor sector has decelerated; particularly after the new year, inventory adjustments in Asian markets and yen's sharp appreciation brought about intense competition among companies, resulting a drop of product prices. Our consolidated net sales in this year were 20,635 million yen, down 2.0% compared to last year. Operating income in this year was 1,576 million yen, a decrease of 18.1% from last year, influenced by the increase of fixed expenses including depreciation costs, falling product prices, and expenses for the transfer of manufacturing equipment. Net income in this year decreased 17.5% from last year to 1,100 million yen due to a loss on disposal of fixed assets of 237 million yen, and a loss on dissolution of a subsidiary of 96 million yen. (2) Review of operating results by business segment JPY million Current For year ended For year ended 31 March 2007 31 March 2008 Ceramic Components: Net sales 18,341 18,479 Operating income 2,576 2,092 Lighting Equipment: Net sales 2,721 2,156 Operating income (73) (6) Total: Net sales 21,062 20,635 Operating income 2,503 2,086 Elimination: Net sales -- -- Operating income (579) (510) Consolidated: Net sales 21,062 20,635 Operating income 1,924 1,576 Quarterly sales results of Ceramic Components segment by product division JPY million Fiscal 2007 Fiscal 2008 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Circuit Ceramics 1,778 1,908 2,227 1,690 1,692 1,868 1,936 1,673 Machinery Ceramics 1,148 1,189 1,354 1,255 1,325 1,330 1,258 1,186 RF* Products 407 354 504 370 474 492 500 456 EMC Components 1,046 1,013 1,069 1,029 1,041 1,064 1,138 1,046 Total 4,379 4,464 5,154 4,344 4,532 4,754 4,832 4,361 *Radio Frequency JPY million Previous Current For year ended For year ended 31 March 2007 31 March 2008 Circuit Ceramics 7,603 7,169 Machinery Ceramics 4,946 5,099 RF Products 1,635 1,922 EMC Components 4,157 4,289 Total 18,341 18,479 Ceramic Components segment Total sales of the Ceramic Component segment were 18,479 million yen, up 0.8%, and operating income was 2,092 million yen, down 18.8% from last year, influenced by the increase of depreciation costs and other expenses mainly for the reorganization of manufacturing equipment of our overseas manufacturing subsidiaries. Circuit Ceramics The Circuit Ceramics division includes ceramic substrates for chip resistors which are essential for a wide range of electronic appliances, glazed substrates for thermal printer head (TPH) used for FAX or bar code label printers, large ceramic substrates for hybrid ICs, and Aluminum Nitride (AlN) substrates used for power modules and automotive components. Total sales of this division were 7,169 million yen, down 5.7% compared to last year, reflected a decline in demand for information communication devices such as PCs and mobile phones, and industrial equipment. As for our ceramic substrates for chip resistors, sales decreased since demand sharply fell down in Asia from early this term. Decreasing demand for glazed substrates and large ceramic substrates, which had been solid in the previous term, was another factor for the downturn in sales. Machinery Ceramics The Machinery Ceramics division includes quarts glass products especially for semiconductor equipment, ceramic faucet valves, and ferrite magnet materials used for measuring equipment or medical purposes. Products in this division require high precision processing techniques. Total sales of this division increased 3.1% to 5,099 million yen from the previous year due mainly to that the ferrite magnet products, which were acquired in last year, posted sales throughout the year even though a semiconductor equipment-related market has slowed down since the second half of this year. Radio Frequency Products The Radio Frequency Products division includes device products such as band pass filters used for wireless communication industries, dielectric ceramic filters required in mobile communication industries, thin film substrates used for optical information/communication industries, and multi-layer ceramic substrates for automotive components. Total sales of this division in this year were 1,922 million yen, up 17.6% compared to last year by including sales of multi-layer ceramic substrates from this year, and enjoying the market expansion of thin film substrates for optical communication. EMC Components The EMC Components division includes multi-layer ceramic capacitors of high-voltage/high-capacitance especially used for digital cameras, LCD backlights, or power supply parts of electronic devices, and a product line as a countermeasure against noise/surge, including EMI filters, chip varistors, chip beads and inductors. There are increasing demands for such components for various electronic appliances such as communication tools, including mobile phones and PCs, digital home appliances, amusement equipment or automotive electronic devices. Total sales of this division in this year were 4,289 million yen, up 3.2% compared to the previous year. The sales of EMI filters grew thanks to demand for flat screen TVs-related uses. Lighting Equipment segment This segment includes lighting equipment for public works such as roads and bridges, and most of sales are particularly posted in the end of a fiscal year while expenses exceed sales until then. Total sales of this segment in this year decreased 20.8% to 2,156 million yen from last year, and operating loss was 6 million yen. Although sales of lighting equipment for public works significantly dropped, operating loss was lower than the previous results due to increasing sales of our new LED lightings. (3) Outlook for the full fiscal 2008 JPY million For year ended For year ending Change 31 March 2008 31 March 2009 % Net sales 20,635 20,650 0.1% Operating income 1,576 1,760 11.7% Net income 1,100 1,140 3.6% Sales by business segment JPY million For year ended For year ending Change 31 March 2008 31 March 2009 % Ceramic Components 18,479 18,700 1.2% Lighting Equipment 2,156 1,950 -9.6% Total 20,635 20,650 0.1% There is concern about demand trends for digital/IT related products as a global economic slowdown is now prevailing. Due to the uncertain market environment, we have a tight outlook for sales growth; however, we expect a profit increase based on this year's reorganization of manufacturing equipment in the business acquired through M&A in the past to reinforce our business foundation. For the Circuit Ceramic division, we forecast a revenue increase by expanding production capacity for Alumina substrates and enhancing product lineups of Aluminum Nitride substrates. According to these measures, forecast total sales of this division for next term are 7,980 million yen, up 11.3% compared to the current year. As for the Machinery Ceramics division, demand for our core products, quartz glass products, is expected to decline in the semiconductor equipment-related industry; forecast total sales of this division for next year are 4,610 million yen, down 9.6% from this year. In the Radio Frequency Products division, the sales of multi-layer substrates for automotive components are expected to grow. Therefore, total sales of this division are expected to increase by 7.2% to 2,060 million yen from this year. The EMC Components division is expected to decrease its sales by 5.6% to 4,050 million yen compared to this term because of concern for declining demand of components for digital/IT-related products. In the Lighting Equipment segment, sales are expected to significantly increase with our sales enhancement as we shift our business model to the LED lightings area despite decreasing sales in other lighting equipment for public works. According to this outlook, forecast total sales in this segment are 1,950 million yen, down 9.6% from this year. Operating income is expected to improve due to a sales increase in new LED lightings. According to the above, forecast net sales are 20,650 million yen, up 0.1% from last year, forecast operating income is 1,760 million yen, up 11.7%, and forecast net income is 1,140 million yen, up 3.6% million yen. Forecast net income includes an expected loss on disposal of fixed assets of 120 million yen. *Cautionary statements: the above forecasts are based on the present business environment and currently-available information, and include forward-looking statements involving risks and uncertainties. The reader is cautioned not to place reliance entirely on the above forecasts for making investment decisions. Due to a number of factors such as future economic situations and market environment changes, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates. 2. Financial Condition JPY million As of 31 March As of 31 March As of 31 March Change 2006 2007 2008 Amount % Total assets 33,044 33,872 32,850 -1,022 -3.0% Total liabilities 6,487 5,965 5,076 -889 -14.9% Total net assets 26,557 27,907 27,774 -133 -0.5% Equity ratio 80.4% 82.4% 84.5% 2.1% JPY million For year ended For year ended For year ended Change 31 March 2006 31 March 2007 31 March 2008 Amount % Net cash provided by 2,036 1,422 2,590 1,168 82.1% operating activities Net cash used in (1,234) (3,029) (1,921) 1,108 -36.6% investing activities Net cash used in 51 (700) (416) 284 -40.6% financing activities Cash and cash equivalents 7,899 5,939 6,146 207 3.5% at end of year Net sales 20,278 21,062 20,635 -427 -2.0% Capital expenditure 1,737 2,350 3,097 747 31.8% Depreciation 1,614 1,740 1,910 170 9.8% Total assets at the end of this year were 32,850 million yen, a decrease of 1,022 million yen from the last year-end as a result of operating activities in this year. It is due to a decrease of current assets by 924 million yen, including trade notes and accounts receivable. Fixed assets decreased by 98 million yen as investments decreased according to a decrease in stocks of consolidated subsidiaries due to new consolidation, despite an increase of net property, plant and equipment with capital expenditure. Liabilities were 5,076 million yen, down 889 million yen compared to the last year-end due particularly to a decrease of trade notes and accounts payable. Total net assets decreased 133 million yen due to a decrease in foreign currency translation adjustment, in spite of a increase in retained earnings. As a result, equity ratio was 84.5 %, up 2.1 points from the last year-end. Net cash provided from operating activities was 2,590 million yen, an increase of 1,168 million yen compared to last year especially because of a decrease of trade notes and accounts receivable. Net cash used in investing activities decreased 1,108 million yen to 1,921 million yen from last year mainly because proceeds from withdrawal of time deposits were greater than net increase in payments for purchase of property, plant and equipment. Net cash used in financing activities was 416 million yen, down 284 million yen compared to last year, mainly used for purchase of own shares, 107 million yen, and dividends paid by the parent company, 259 million yen. As a result, cash and cash equivalents at the end of this year were 6,146 million yen, an increase of 207 million yen from last year. Trends of cash-flows indices JPY million For year ended For year ended For year ended For year ended For year ended 31 March 31 March 31 March 31 March 31 March 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Equity ratio 87.9% 87.9% 80.4% 82.4% 84.5% Equity ratio at market 62.8% 80.3% 100.8% 76.2% 39.8% value Interest-bearing debt 0.3 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.1 to cash flows ratio (year) Interest coverage 967.7 316.1 251.9 374.2 497.2 ratio Note) Equity ratio : (Total net assets - Minority interests) / Total assets Equity ratio at market value : Total market value of shares / Total assets Interest-bearing debt to cash flows ratio : Interest-bearing debts / Cash flows from operating activities Interest coverage ratio : Cash flows from operating activities / Interest payment *Each index is calculated with the consolidated financial figures. *Total market value of shares is calculated by multiplying the share value as of the end of the fiscal year by the total number of issued shares after deduction of own shares at the end of the year. *For cash flows from operating activities, figures in the consolidated cash flows statements are used. Interest-bearing debt includes all debts for which interests are paid among the liabilities booked in the consolidated balance sheets. 3. Dividend policy and dividend of this year and next year MARUWA considers allocating acquired cash flows from business operations for active investment into new growing fields, dividends calculated through comprehensive analysis of consolidated business results, and saving for internal reserves to control flexibly changes in a business environment. While we secure internal reserves for strategic investment necessary for sustainable expansion of our core business, we focus on profit returns to our shareholders. Dividend for next year will be 28 yen per share, up 4 yen from this year (interim: 14 yen, year-end: 14yen). Consolidated Balance Sheets JPY million USD thousand As of 31 March As of 31 March Change As of 31 March 2007 2008 2008 ASSETS Current assets: Cash & deposits 6,593 6,263 (330) 62,511 Trade notes and accounts 7,797 6,649 (1,148) 66,364 receivable Inventories 3,559 4,137 578 41,292 Deferred tax assets 277 236 (41) 2,356 Other current assets 411 414 3 4,132 Allowance for doubtful accounts (16) (2) 14 (21) Total current assets 18,621 17,697 (924) 176,634 Property, plant & equipment: Land 3,434 3,215 (219) 32,089 Buildings & structures 4,146 4,231 85 42,230 Machinery & equipment 4,300 4,473 173 44,645 Other 654 641 (13) 6,398 Construction in progress 192 423 231 4,222 Net property, plant & 12,726 12,983 257 129,584 equipment Investments & other assets: Investment securities 612 445 (167) 4,442 Deferred tax assets 149 103 (46) 1,028 Property & equipment for 961 945 (16) 9,432 investments Other 807 684 (123) 6,827 Allowance for doubtful accounts (4) (7) (3) (70) Total investments & other assets 2,525 2,170 (355) 21,659 Total assets 33,872 32,850 (1,022) 327,877 LIABILITIES Current liabilities: Trade notes & accounts payable 2,289 1,708 (581) 17,048 Current portion of 53 5 (48) 50 long-term debt Accrued income taxes 256 110 (146) 1,098 Accrued bonus 351 357 6 3,563 Accrued bonus for directors 7 -- -- -- Notes payable for property 635 898 263 8,963 acquisitions Other current liabilities 1,292 1,190 (102) 11,877 Total current liabilities 4,883 4,268 (615) 42,599 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt 135 130 (5) 1,298 Deferred tax liabilities 234 248 14 2,475 Negative goodwill 314 112 (202) 1,118 Other 399 318 (81) 3,174 Total long-term liabilities 1,082 808 (274) 8,065 Total liabilities 5,965 5,076 (889) 50,664 NET ASSETS Shareholders' equity: Common stock 6,710 6,710 -- 66,973 Capital surplus 9,747 9,747 -- 97,285 Retained earnings 11,521 12,324 803 123,006 Treasury stock, at cost (537) (639) (102) (6,378) Total shareholders' equity 27,441 28,142 701 280,886 Valuation and translation adjustments: Net unrealized gains (losses) 8 (72) (80) (719) on available-for-sale securities Foreign currency 458 (296) (754) (2,954) translation adjustment Total valuation and 466 (368) (834) (3,673) translation adjustments Minority interests -- 0 -- 0 Total net assets 27,907 27,774 (133) 277,213 Total liabilities & net assets 33,872 32,850 (1,022) 327,877 Consolidated Statements of Income JPY million USD thousand For year ended For year ended Change For year ended 31 March 31 March 31 March 2007 2008 2008 Net sales 21,062 20,635 (427) 205,959 Cost of sales 15,003 15,214 211 151,852 Gross profit 6,059 5,421 (638) 54,107 Selling, general & 4,135 3,845 (290) 38,377 administrative expenses Operating income 1,924 1,576 (348) 15,730 Other income (expenses): Interest 46 79 33 789 Interest expenses (5) (5) 0 (50) Foreign exchange gain (loss), net (196) 88 284 878 Other, net 143 (154) (297) (1,537) Other income (expenses), net (12) 8 20 80 Income before income taxes 1,912 1,584 (328) 15,810 Income tax expenses: Current 448 311 (137) 3,104 Deferred 130 173 43 1,727 578 484 (94) 4,831 Minority interests (0) 0 0 0 Net income 1,334 1,100 (234) 10,979 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets JPY million Shareholders' equity Valuation and translation adjustment Common Capital Retained Treasury Total Net Foreign Total Total stock surplus earnings stock shareholders' unrealized currency valuation net equity gains on translation and assets available- adjustment translation for-sale adjustment securities Balance at 31 6,710 9,747 11,521 (537) 27,441 8 458 466 27,907 March 2007 Net income 1,100 1,100 1,100 Cash dividends (259) (259) (259) Increase due to 62 62 62 new consolidation Decrease due to (99) (99) (99) new consolidation Changes in (1) (102) (103) (103) treasury stock, net Other changes (80) (754) (834) (834) Total changes 803 (102) 701 (80) (754) (834) (133) during the year Balance at 31 6,710 9,747 12,324 (639) 28,142 (72) (296) (368) 27,774 March 2008 USD thousand Shareholders' equity Valuation and translation adjustment Common Capital Retained Treasury Total Net Foreign Total Total net stock surplus earnings stock shareholders' unrealized currency valuation assets equity gains on translation and available- adjustment translation for-sale adjustment securities Balance at 31 66,973 97,285 114,992 (5,360) 273,890 80 4,571 4,651 278,541 March 2007 Net income 10,979 10,979 10,979 Cash dividends (2,585) (2,585) (2,585) Increase due to 619 619 619 new consolidation Decrease due to (989) (989) (989) new consolidation Changes in (10) (1,018) (1,028) (1,028) treasury stock, net Other changes (799) (7,525) (8,325) (8,324) Total changes 8,014 (1,018) 6,996 (799) (7,525) (8,325) (1,328) during the year Balance at 31 66,973 97,285 123,006 (6,378) 280,886 (719) (2,954) (3,673) 277,213 March 2008 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows JPY million USD thousand For year ended For year ended Change For year ended 31 March 31 March 31 March 2007 2008 2008 Cash flows from operating activities: Income before income taxes 1,912 1,584 (328) 15,810 Adjustments for: Depreciation 1,740 1,910 170 19,064 Amortization of (208) (202) 6 (2,016) negative goodwill Decrease in allowance (2) (11) (9) (110) for doubtful accounts Decrease in accrued (477) -- -- -- retirement benefits Loss on disposal of 108 192 84 1,916 property, plant & equipment Interest & dividend income (52) (83) (31) (828) Foreign exchange (gain) loss (12) 0 12 0 Gain on sales of (14) (4) 10 (40) investment securities Decrease (increase) in (557) 1,111 1,668 11,089 trade notes & accounts receivable Increase in inventories (550) (643) (93) (6,418) Decrease in trade notes & (448) (616) (168) (6,148) accounts payable Other 338 (230) (568) (2,295) Sub-total 1,778 3,008 1,230 30,024 Interest & dividend income 52 80 28 798 received Interest expenses paid (4) (5) (1) (50) Income taxes paid (404) (493) (89) (4,921) Net cash provided by 1,422 2,590 1,168 25,851 operating activities Cash flows from investment activities: Payments into time deposits (653) (101) 552 (1,008) Proceeds from withdrawal of -- 629 -- 6,278 time deposits Payments for purchase of (2,285) (2,780) (495) (27,747) property, plant & equipment Proceeds from sales of 349 503 154 5,020 property, plant & equipment Payments for purchase of (246) (156) 90 (1,557) investment securities Proceeds from sales of 242 99 (143) 988 investment securities Payments for investments (96) (21) 75 (210) in subsidiaries Payments of loan receivable (354) (68) 286 (679) (Increase) decrease in 14 (6) (20) (60) intangible fixed assets Other 0 (20) (20) (199) Net cash used in investing (3,029) (1,921) 1,108 (19,174) activities Cash flows from financing activities: Payments of long-term debt (147) (53) 94 (529) Cash dividends paid (263) (259) 4 (2,585) Payments for purchase of (328) (107) 221 (1,068) treasury stock Proceeds from sales of 38 3 (35) 30 treasury stock Net cash used in financing (700) (416) 284 (4,152) activities Effect of exchange rate 253 (127) (380) (1,267) changes on cash & cash equivalents Net increase (decrease) in (2,054) 126 2,180 1,258 cash & cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents 7,899 5,939 (1,960) 59,277 at beginning of year Increase in cash and cash 94 81 (13) 808 equivalents from newly consolidated subsidiary Cash and cash equivalents 5,939 6,146 207 61,343 at end of year Segment Information (1) Business segments JPY million For year ended 31 March 2007 Ceramic Lighting Total Eliminations or Consolidated Components Equipment corporate Net sales: External customers 18,341 2,721 21,062 -- 21,062 Inter-segment -- 19 19 (19) -- Total net sales 18,341 2,740 21,081 (19) 21,062 Operating expenses 15,765 2,813 18,578 560 19,138 Operating income 2,576 (73) 2,503 (579) 1,924 (loss) JPY million For year ended 31 March 2008 Ceramic Lighting Total Eliminations or Consolidated Components Equipment corporate Net sales: External customers 18,479 2,156 20,635 -- 20,635 Inter-segment 20 -- 20 (20) -- Total net sales 18,499 2,156 20,655 (20) 20,635 Operating expenses 16,407 2,162 18,569 490 19,059 Operating income 2,092 (6) 2,086 (510) 1,576 (loss) USD thousand For year ended 31 March 2008 Ceramic Lighting Total Eliminations or Consolidated Components Equipment corporate Net sales: External customers 184,440 21,519 205,959 -- 205,959 Inter-segment 199 -- 199 (199) -- Total net sales 184,639 21,519 206,158 (199) 205,959 Operating expenses 163,759 21,579 185,338 4,891 190,229 Operating income 20,880 (60) 20,820 (5,090) 15,730 (loss) (2) Geographic segments JPY million For year ended 31 March 2007 Japan Asia Europe & Total Eliminations Consolidated America or corporate Net sales: External customers 15,426 4,162 1,474 21,062 -- 21,062 Inter-segment 1,536 1,266 167 2,969 (2,969) -- Total net sales 16,962 5,428 1,641 24,031 (2,969) 21,062 Operating expenses 15,390 4,474 1,571 21,435 (2,297) 19,138 Operating income 1,572 954 70 2,596 (672) 1,924 JPY million For year ended 31 March 2008 Japan Asia Europe & Total Eliminations Consolidated America or corporate Net sales: External customers 15,515 3,712 1,408 20,635 -- 20,635 Inter-segment 1,366 1,430 3 2,799 (2,799) -- Total net sales 16,881 5,142 1,411 23,434 (2,799) 20,635 Operating expenses 15,310 4,635 1,351 21,296 (2,237) 19,059 Operating income 1,571 507 60 2,138 (562) 1,576 USD thousand For year ended 31 March 2008 Japan Asia Europe & Total Eliminations Consolidated America or corporate Net sales: External customers 154,856 37,050 14,053 205,959 -- 205,959 Inter-segment 13,634 14,273 30 27,937 (27,937) -- Total net sales 168,490 51,323 14,083 233,896 (27,937) 205,959 Operating expenses 152,810 46,263 13,484 212,557 (22,328) 190,229 Operating income 15,680 5,060 599 21,339 (5,609) 15,730 (3) Net overseas sales by customer's geographic location JPY million For year ended 31 March 2007 Asia Europe Other Total Overseas sales 6,434 933 629 7,996 Consolidated net sales 21,062 Percentage (%) 30.5% 4.4% 3.1% 38.0% JPY million For year ended 31 March 2008 Asia Europe Other Total Overseas sales 7,305 813 623 8,741 Consolidated net sales 20,635 Percentage (%) 35.4% 3.9% 3.1% 42.4% USD thousand For year ended 31 March 2008 Asia Europe Other Total Overseas sales 72,911 8,115 6,218 87,244 Consolidated net sales 205,959 *Countries are divided in geographical vicinity. *Principal countries or jurisdictions in each geographic segment are as follows: Asia: Malaysia, Taiwan, Korea, and China Europe: Germany and the United Kingdom Other: The United States END This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
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