Forecast for Fiscal 2006
The forecast for consolidated financial results for fiscal 2006 as a whole remains unchanged from the estimates announced in October 2006. We are projecting net sales of 3.0 trillion yen, operating income of 180.0 billion yen and net income of 100.0 billion yen.
Financial results for the third quarter showed solid increase both in sales and profits. In the fourth quarter ending March 31, 2007, sales of LCDs and LCD TVs as well as mobile phones are expected to grow steadily, and Sharp is working actively toward achieving projected financial results for the fiscal year as a whole.