Recurring-Revenue Business Based on Consumables and Maintenance for Automated Cell Culture Equipment

「Maintenance services for previously delivered automated cell culture equipment and sales of consumables progressed favorably, resulting in sales performance broadly in line with the plan.」

「In the life sciences area, sales of the automated cell culture system “MakCell®,” together with equipment maintenance and consumables sales, enabled the company to maintain revenue at the same level as the previous year.」

「During the cumulative third quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, performance in the life sciences area was supported by equipment maintenance, consumables sales and made-to-order systems, while the equipment development area benefited from projects involving improvements to made-to-order systems and test processing using next-generation processing and polishing systems.」

「In the life sciences and equipment development business, revenue for the cumulative second quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year was supported by equipment maintenance, consumables sales and made-to-order systems for major pharmaceutical companies in the life sciences area, and by projects involving electronic transport components for synchrotron radiation facilities in the equipment development area.」

「During the cumulative first quarter of the current consolidated fiscal year, sales were centered on recurring businesses, including consumables related to automated cell culture systems and system maintenance and inspection fees.」