Pioneering Development and Creation of Only-one Products

「The group’s management philosophy is to “provide valuable products and services that lead the times and contribute to the realization of a beautiful and prosperous automotive society.” Based on the themes of accelerating the development of new products and creating Only-one products, the group is pursuing R&D activities. In developing new products, it is strengthening and advancing six core technologies (molding, decorative finishing, assembly, metalworking, electrical equipment and communications) in line with three development policies (carbon neutrality, decorative finishing and CASE※). Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥2,286 million.」

「R&D expenses for the group as a whole were ¥1,145 million for the interim consolidated accounting period. There were no material changes in the status of the group’s R&D activities during the interim consolidated accounting period.」

「The group's total R&D expenses for the six months ended 30 September were ¥1,184 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's R&D activities during the six months ended 30 September.」

「The group has adopted the management philosophy of "providing valuable products and services that lead the times and contributing to the realisation of a beautiful and prosperous automotive society," and is conducting R&D activities under the themes of accelerating new product development and creating one-of-a-kind products. Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥2,415 million.」

「The group's total R&D expenses for the nine months ended 31 December were ¥1,777 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's R&D activities during the nine months ended 31 December.」

「The Group's R&D activities amounted to ¥589 million during the first quarter. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's R&D activities during the first quarter.」

「The group's total R&D expenses for the nine months ended 31 December were ¥1,843 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's R&D activities during the nine months ended 31 December.」

「The group's total R&D expenses for the six months ended 30 September were ¥1,228 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's R&D activities during the six months ended 30 September.」

「The amount of research and development activities for the Group as a whole during the three-month consolidated cumulative period was ¥606 million. There were no material changes in the status of the Group's research and development activities during the three-month consolidated cumulative period.」

「The company is conducting R&D activities under the themes of accelerating new product development and creating one-of-a-kind products. Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥2,454 million.」

「The group's total R&D expenses for the nine months ended 31 December were ¥1,875 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's R&D activities during the nine months ended 31 December.」

「The group's total R&D expenses for the six months ended 30 September were ¥1,268 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's R&D activities during the six months ended 30 September.」

「The group's total R&D expenses for the three months ended 30 June were ¥615 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's R&D activities during the three months ended 30 June.」

「The company is conducting R&D activities under the themes of accelerating new product development and creating one-of-a-kind products. Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥2,437 million.」

「The group's total R&D expenses for the six months ended 30 September were ¥1,221 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's R&D activities during the six months ended 30 September.」

「The company is conducting R&D activities under the themes of accelerating new product development and creating one-of-a-kind products. Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥2,485 million.」

「The group's total R&D expenses for the nine months ended 31 December were ¥1,901 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's R&D activities during the nine months ended 31 December.」

「The group's total R&D expenses for the six months ended 30 September were ¥1,260 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's R&D activities during the six months ended 30 September.」

「The group's total R&D expenses for the three months ended 30 June were ¥612 million. There were no material changes in the status of the group's R&D activities during the three months ended 30 June.」

「The group has adopted the management philosophy of "providing valuable products and services that lead the times and contributing to the realisation of a beautiful and prosperous automotive society," and is conducting R&D activities under the themes of accelerating advanced development and creating one-of-a-kind products. Total R&D expenses for the consolidated fiscal year were ¥2,618 million.」

「Against this backdrop, net sales for the nine-month period ended 31 December increased 6.3% year on year to ¥66,839 million, due to higher domestic sales of new products such as millimeter-wave radar covers and electrical components, as well as the effects of launching new vehicle models, among other factors.」

「Against this backdrop, net sales for the six-month period ended 30 September increased 3.5% year on year to ¥43,287 million, due to higher domestic sales of new products such as millimeter-wave radar covers and electrical components, as well as the effects of launching new vehicle models, among other factors.」

「Against this backdrop, net sales for the three-month period ended 30 June increased 4.3% year on year to ¥20,869 million, due to higher domestic sales of new products such as millimeter-wave radar covers and electrical components, among other factors.」

「As results of these activities, the company has contributed to the commercialisation of products including electronically controlled grille shutters, radio-wave-transmitting emblems (RADOME) made using a sputtering process, multi-use surface-treated roof rails, LED fog lamps, illuminated information displays and various aerodynamic accessories.」

「Revenue for the nine months ended 31 December was ¥62,871 million, up 3.0% year on year, owing mainly to increased domestic sales of new products such as millimetre-wave radar covers and electrical components.」

「Net sales, excluding intersegment sales, increased 11.4% year on year to ¥31,445 million due to higher sales accompanying increases in domestic four-wheel vehicle production and sales volumes, as well as higher sales of new products such as millimeter-wave radar covers and electrical components.」

「Net sales, excluding intersegment sales, increased 10.4% year on year to ¥14,827 million due to higher deliveries accompanying increases in domestic four-wheel vehicle production and sales volumes, as well as higher deliveries of new products such as millimeter-wave radar covers.」

「As results of these activities, the company has contributed to the commercialisation of products including electronically controlled grille shutters, radio-wave-transmitting emblems (RADOME) made using a sputtering process, LED fog lamps, illuminated information displays and various aerodynamic accessories.」

「New product and new technology development (advanced development that stays one step ahead of competitors)」

「New product and new technology development (advanced development that stays one step ahead of competitors)」

「New product and new technology development (advanced development that stays one step ahead of competitors)」

「To achieve the FY17 Medium-Term Management Plan, the group is conducting R&D activities under the themes of accelerating advanced development and creating one-of-a-kind products.」