JMACS Japan Co.,Ltd.

The Company operates the "Electric Wire Business," which is presented as a single segment. For the interim period, net sales were ¥3,543.607 million, up 24.0% year on year; operating profit was ¥500.992 million, up 105.2%; ordinary profit was ¥516.987 million, up 97.4%; and interim net income was ¥378.292 million, up 106.9%. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the interim period were ¥1,426.596 million. Total assets were ¥10,657.140 million, net assets were ¥5,965.644 million, and the net assets ratio was 55.0%. The main factors behind changes in assets at the end of the latest interim period were a decrease in cash and deposits of 137,? [possibly a typographical error], rather than a decrease in cash and deposits, while there were increases in notes and accounts receivable, inventories of raw materials and supplies, and other items. Liabilities were ¥4,691.495 million, and shareholders' equity including treasury shares was ¥5,763.542 million. Total shareholders' equity was ¥5,763.542 million, and the equity ratio was 55.0%. As key strategies, the Company is working to reduce costs, develop multiskilled workers and improve productivity, while pursuing product development tailored to customer needs and strengthening sales. Making use of its strength in responding to short lead times through "speed and technology," the Company actively captured growing demand in the semiconductor industry and replacement demand for plants, signaling equipment and other facilities. Amid continued concerns over rising prices and supply constraints for petroleum-derived products, the Company is working to expand orders for plant projects and factory automation and instrumentation cables. None.