Information Solutions (1st Quarter Fiscal 2011 Earnings)

In the Information Solutions segment, consolidated revenue surged considerably, to ¥225.8 billion, up 10.4% from the same period of the previous fiscal year. Although yen appreciation and other factors had a negative impact on the segment's revenue, consolidated revenue surged because of large sales increases in flat panel display materials business, graphic arts business, and other principal businesses.

Operating income before restructuring and other charges was also impacted by yen appreciation and other factors, but the rise in consolidated revenue, the implementation of cost reduction measures, benefits from structural reforms and other factors boosted the segment's operating income before restructuring and other charges to ¥32.4 billion, up 226.5% from the same period of the previous fiscal year, and the ratio of operating income before restructuring and other charges to consolidated revenue was improved greatly, rising 9.5 percentage points to 14.3%. Operating income after restructuring and other charges amounted to ¥32.2 billion, up 374.6% from the same period of the previous fiscal year.

• Due to the reclassification of corporate expenses, operating income for the FY 2010/3, has been restated.

• Fiscal Year 2010 (April 1, 2009 - March 31, 2010)
• Fiscal Year 2009 (April 1, 2008 - March 31, 2009)
• Fiscal Year 2008 (April 1, 2007 - March 31, 2008)
• Fiscal Year 2007 (April 1, 2006 - March 31, 2007)
• Fiscal Year 2006 (April 1, 2005 - March 31, 2006)
• Fiscal Year 2005 (April 1, 2004 - March 31, 2005)