Net sales are projected to increase 65.2 billion yen to 1.56 trillion yen for the recently revised full year outlook. This represents an upward revision of 0.01 trillion yen from the1.55 trillion yen forecast announced at the beginning of the year. In light of the harsh market conditions, the projected sales volume in Japan has been revised downward while the overseas sales volume was revised upward. Sales in the domestic market are expected to drop 46.2 billion yen while overseas sales are estimated to go up by 111.4 billion yen.

Estimated operating income has been revised upward to 40.0 billion yen, with an increase of 5.0 billion yen over the previous projections. The sales volume and mix are expected to continue their deterioration in the domestic market but will be offset by foreign exchange gains and reduced costs. Further details will be provided later.

Ordinary income is projected at 3.5 billion yen, representing an upward revision of 5.0 billon yen, due to the estimated increase in operating income. Projected net income has also been revised upward by 1.0 billion yen to 17.0 billion yen.