Growth in Semiconductor Segment
Semiconductor profits expanded by JPY 7.4 billion, led mainly by FC-BGA and photomasks. Sales of FC-BGA substrates and photomasks increased significantly.
Cash Flow Improvement
Cash flow from operating activities was JPY 65.2 billion, a JPY 26.7 billion increase year-on-year.
Increased Electronics Business Performance
Sales increased by 4.1% year-on-year to JPY 133.8 billion, and operating profit increased by 7.4% to JPY 22.4 billion in the Electronics business segment.
Positive Outlook for Full Year
Confidence in achieving the revised full year operating profit target of JPY 78 billion, with no major changes in overall profit composition.
Strategic Shareholdings Reduction
Reduction in strategic shareholdings is proceeding as planned, with the value of divestments since April 2018 exceeding JPY 400 billion.