Operating income for Audio-Visual and Communication Equipment was 11.7 billion yen, up 15.2% over the same period last year.

Operating income for Home Appliances was 0.5 billion yen, up 39.5%, and for Information Equipment, 6.1 billion yen, up 10.6%, both over the same period last year.

As a result, operating income for these three product groups comprising Consumer/Information Products was 18.3 billion yen, an increase of 14.2% over the same period last year, reflecting the contribution of higher profits in the Audio-Visual and Communication Equipment group, which enjoyed increased sales of LCD TVs and mobile phones. Operating profit ratio was 3.9%, up 0.2 percentage points compared to the 3.7% ratio of the same period last year.

Operating income for LSIs was 1.7 billion yen, down 23.8% over the same period last year, reflecting the negative effect of price erosion.

Operating income for LCDs was 17.0 billion yen, up 39.5% over the same period last year.
In the midst of a growing demand for large-size LCD panels, the figure expanded significantly thanks to higher production capacity at Kameyama No. 1 Plant.

Operating income for Other Electronic Components was 6.3 billion yen, up 10.5% over the same period last year.

As a result, operating income for these three device product groups comprising Electronic Components was 25.1 billion yen, an increase of 24.1% over the same period last year. Increased profits in the LCD group offset a profit decline in the LSI group, and operating profit ratio was 7.7%, up 0.2 percentage points compared to the 7.5% ratio of the same period last year.