◆　Results of the first half close to business plan

　⇒Japanese car production remains healthy.
　⇒Strong demand for capital expenditures in Japan.
　⇒Growth in the semiconductor/LCD segment flat.
　⇒Overseas demand remains strong; some adjustment in
demand seen in China.　
　　
◆Results of 2Q better than 1Q.　

Progress of key objectives
Key measures ( April-September 2005)
Maxiimiize busiiness opportuniitiies








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