Document Solutions (Fiscal Year 2007 Earnings)

Strong exports of color digital multifunction devices to North American and European markets and robust sales of such devices in the Asia-Pacific region including China were primary factors contributing to a 4.6% increase in consolidated revenue in this segment compared with the previous fiscal year, to ¥1,151.0 billion.

Operating income in the segment was affected by the ¥16.7 billion in expenses associated with the “Slim & Strong Drive” cost reform program begun in the latter half of the fiscal year. However, excluding this impact, pro-forma operating income grew considerably-by 16.2%, to ¥77.9 billion, up ¥10.9 billion compared with the previous fiscal year.

Although SG&A expenses increased due to measures aimed at expanding business in such growth markets as those of China and other Asian countries, a rise in office product business sales volume, such as that of color digital multifunction devices, and an improvement in manufacturing costs contributed to an increase in the gross profit.

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