Expected growth in the mask blank market
First written in FY2017-Q3. 1 of 5 entries say "Dropped", first in FY2018-Q1. Latest entry: FY2020.
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- FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「Growth is expected in areas such as next-generation 5G communications standards and artificial intelligence (AI), and demand for mask blanks is expected to remain firm.」
The company newly identifies the 5G and AI sectors as specific growth drivers for mask blank demand and states that demand is expected to remain firm. - FY2019ReiteratedAnnual report
「The mask blank market is expected to continue growing steadily, and the company will seek to further improve earnings while considering expansion into new markets.」
The expected growth of the mask blank market and the policy of expanding into new markets are again described as annual issues. - FY2018ReiteratedAnnual report
「The mask blank market is expected to continue growing steadily in both the LCD and semiconductor segments, and the company will seek to further improve earnings by expanding into new markets.」
The expected growth of the mask blank market and the policy of expanding into new markets are stated again in the annual list of issues. - FY2018-Q1DroppedAnnual reportThe description of expected growth in the mask blank market has not been repeated in this filing. This does not expressly indicate that the market outlook has been withdrawn.
- FY2017-Q3First statedAnnual report
「The mask blank market is expected to continue growing steadily in both the LCD and semiconductor segments, while further growth is also expected in new mask blank markets for very large LCD panels and OLED displays.」
The company newly describes expected growth in markets for very large LCD panels and OLED displays, in addition to LCD and semiconductor applications, as part of the market environment supporting the acquisition of Clean Surface Technology Co., Ltd. as a subsidiary.