Estimates of the financial results for fiscal 2005 remain unchanged from the estimates announced in the midterm results in October 2005. We are forecasting net sales of 2,750.0 billion yen, operating income of 160.0 billion yen and net income of 87.0 billion yen.

Financial results for the third quarter showed double-digit growth in net sales and profits. LCDs and LCD TVs, Sharp’s flagship products, are projected to continue selling well in the fourth quarter, and Sharp is working actively toward achieving projected financial results for the year as a whole.