Summary of Consolidated Business Results
for the first half of FY 2006 (1)
- Business results achieved targets revised in August.
Sales and operating income increased year on year.
Posted record sales and profits for the 1st half.
Strong demand from industrial machinery bearings and automotive product
in each region of the world.
Healthy growth in Japanese capital expenditures.
While production at certain automobile manufactures declined,
overall manufacturing volume increased.
- Changed settlement period of European and American operation
from December 31 to March 31(consistent with Japan)
