I. Consolidated Results

 Interest-bearing debts increased by 26.6 billion yen from 245.8 billion yen in fiscal 2000 to 272.4 billion yen at the end of fiscal 2001.

 Interest-bearing debt in Japan increased by 11.3 billion yen. The parent company increased its debts by 14.8 billion in preparation for the reimbursement of bonds scheduled for fiscal 2002 and to increase the amount of cash on hand. On the other hand, domestic subsidiaries reduced their bank loans by 3.5 billion yen.

 Overseas bank loans, calculated in local currencies, increased by 10.3 billion yen, but after including the effect of foreign exchange fluctuations which amounted to 5 billion yen, the total increase of debts after calculation into yen amounted to 15.3 billion yen.