Comparison of the FY 2003 forecast and the
"NSK Mid-term Business Plan"

(¥100 million)		Mid-term Plan	Forecast	1st half	2nd half
Total	Sales	4,920	4,920	2,470	2,450
	Operating income	230	220	90	130
Bearings	Sales	3,256	3,170	1,600	1,570
	Operating income	220	200	90	110
Automotive components	Sales	1,216	1,220	610	610
	Operating income	40	40	18	22
Precision machinery	Sales	344	420	200	220
	Operating income	1	15	0	15
Others	Sales	151	110	60	50
	Operating income	5	5	2	3
General expenses		-36	-40	-20	-20