Higher Value-Added Products and Overseas Expansion with Input Devices as a Growth Driver

「Following the flame-spread prevention cushion, we will continue to propose new EV-related products to the market. In functional materials, we are conducting validation and development aimed at mass production of heat-resistant thin-film films for automotive electronic components.」

「Hybrid vehicles gained traction in the automotive markets of each region, but the overall demand environment remained challenging, and input devices for automotive applications as a whole remained sluggish. Demand for silicone-molded automotive products such as wipers increased substantially, causing component-related products to significantly exceed the previous corresponding period. Outside the automotive industry, shipments of touchpads for laptop PCs increased, but connector-related products fell below the previous corresponding period because demand for inspection connectors was weak. As a result, sales in this business were ¥12,679 million, down 0.2% from the previous interim period, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥646 million, down 26.2%.」

「Preparations for mass production of thermal-management products for in-vehicle devices, for which demand is expected to expand in the future, have been completed.」

「Within input devices, sales of touchpads for notebook PCs fell sharply, but sales of in-vehicle touch switches grew substantially and in-vehicle key switches remained firm, leaving overall sales at roughly the previous year's level. Display-related devices performed sluggishly: sales of view-field/optical-path control films (VCFs) were strong, but connectors for LCD connections declined.」

「Shipments of automotive products, including automotive input devices, remained firm as demand in the automotive industry recovered, but shipments of electronics-related products were sluggish, leaving overall sales at roughly the previous year's level. As a result, sales in this business were ¥5,712 million, up 2.0% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥323 million, down 12.2% year on year.」

「We will work to maintain and expand our market share, primarily in automotive applications such as key switches and touch switches in our core input device business. We will also focus on capturing demand in growth areas, including in-vehicle devices for EVs and autonomous driving.」

「Shipments of automotive input devices increased as component shortages in the automotive industry improved, with foreign exchange effects also contributing to higher overall sales. Within input devices, shipments of automotive key switches increased, while shipments of touchpads for thin notebook PCs also remained strong, resulting in higher overall sales. As a result, sales in this business were ¥18,725 million, up 12.5% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,439 million, up 42.9% year on year.」

「Shipments of automotive input devices declined due to component shortages in the automotive industry and other factors, but overall sales exceeded the previous year owing to the penetration of price revisions and foreign exchange effects. Within input devices, shipments of touchpads for thin notebook PCs remained firm, while shipments of automotive key switches declined; however, the penetration of price revisions left overall sales at roughly the previous year's level. As a result, sales in this business were ¥11,887 million, up 5.6% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥818 million, up 18.3% year on year.」

「Shipments of automotive input devices failed to grow due to component shortages in the automotive industry and other factors, leaving overall sales at roughly the previous year's level. Within input devices, shipments of touchpads for thin notebook PCs remained firm, but shipments of automotive key switches struggled, leaving overall sales at roughly the previous year's level. As a result, sales in this business were ¥5,600 million, up 0.0% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥368 million, up 8.9% year on year.」

「Specifically, in the Electronic Devices business, we position input device products, primarily for automobiles, as a growth driver and will respond effectively to customer demand trends and industry changes. We will also work to improve sales capabilities and productivity in North America, Europe, Greater China, the ASEAN region and India by pursuing production in optimal locations, coordination among production bases and further streamlining, thereby achieving sustainable business growth. As a result, sales in this business were ¥21,996 million, up 22.0% from the previous consolidated fiscal year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,186 million, up 33.5%.」

「Demand recovery in the automotive industry led to strong shipments, centered on automotive input devices, and overall sales significantly exceeded the previous year. Within input devices, shipments of the core automotive key switches recovered, while shipments of touchpads for thin notebook PCs also remained strong, resulting in a substantial increase in overall sales. As a result, sales in this business were ¥16,650 million, up 30.6% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,007 million, up 327.8% year on year.」

「Demand recovery in the automotive industry led to strong shipments, centered on automotive input devices, and overall sales significantly exceeded the previous year. Within input devices, shipments of the core automotive key switches recovered, while shipments of touchpads for thin notebook PCs also remained strong, resulting in a substantial increase in overall sales. As a result, sales in this business were ¥11,261 million, up 42.1% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥691 million, compared with a loss of ¥32 million in the previous corresponding period.」

「Demand recovery in the automotive industry led to strong shipments, centered on automotive input devices, and overall sales significantly exceeded the previous year. Within input devices, shipments of the core automotive key switches recovered, while shipments of touchpads for thin notebook PCs also remained strong, resulting in a substantial increase in overall sales. As a result, sales in this business were ¥5,598 million, up 26.7% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥338 million, up 227.2% year on year.」

「Shipments remained sluggish, centered on automotive input devices, due to weak demand in the automotive industry resulting from the spread of COVID-19 and other factors, and overall sales fell below the previous year. Within input devices, shipments of touchpads for thin notebook PCs remained strong, but shipments of the core automotive key switches were weak, leaving sales sluggish. As a result, sales in this business were ¥12,753 million, down 15.5% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥235 million, down 81.0% year on year.」

「Shipments remained sluggish, centered on automotive input devices, due to weak demand in the automotive industry resulting from the spread of COVID-19 and other factors, and overall sales fell below the previous year. Within input devices, shipments of touchpads for thin notebook PCs remained strong, but shipments of the core automotive key switches were weak, causing sales to fall sharply.」

「Shipments remained sluggish, centered on automotive input devices, due to weak demand in the automotive industry resulting from the spread of COVID-19 and other factors, and overall sales fell below the previous year. Within input devices, shipments of key switches for automobiles were weak, while shipments of touchpads for thin notebook PCs also struggled, leaving sales sluggish. As a result, sales in this business were ¥4,417 million, down 9.8% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥103 million, down 72.5% year on year.」

「In the Electronic Devices business, we position input device products, primarily for automobiles, as a growth driver and will respond to customer demand trends and industry changes. However, the expected downturn in automotive demand due to the recent spread of COVID-19, together with stagnation in our production activities caused by restrictions on economic activity, is expected to affect this business. While improving our sales capabilities and productivity in North America, Greater China, the ASEAN region and India, we will work to minimize this impact by pursuing production in optimal locations and further streamlining operations, thereby achieving sustainable business growth.」

「Shipments remained at roughly the previous year's level, centered on automotive input devices, but overall sales were flat. Within input devices, shipments of electrical switches for automobiles remained stable, but shipments of touchpads for thin notebook PCs struggled, resulting in lower sales than the previous year. Display-related devices remained sluggish as demand declined amid deteriorating market conditions. Shipments of connectors for electronic component inspection remained firm, resulting in higher sales for component-related products. As a result, sales in this business were ¥15,088 million, down 3.8% year on year, while segment profit (operating profit) was ¥1,238 million, up 9.1% year on year.」

「Shipments remained at roughly the previous year's level, centered on automotive input devices, but overall sales were flat. Within input devices, shipments of electrical switches for automobiles remained stable, while shipments of touchpads for thin notebook PCs struggled to grow, leaving sales at roughly the previous year's level. Display-related devices remained sluggish as demand declined amid deteriorating market conditions. Although connectors for electronic component inspection struggled, sales of products for other component applications expanded, resulting in higher sales for component-related products.」

「Although a new model of automotive electrical switch was launched, shipments of key switches remained at the previous year’s level. Meanwhile, a new model of thin touchpad for notebook computers was adopted, leading to higher sales year on year. As a result, net sales in the business were ¥4,894 million, down 1.5% year on year, while segment profit (operating income) was ¥376 million, up 19.0%.」

「Shipments of key switches and touch switches performed well as the number of automotive electrical switch types and vehicle models equipped with them increased. Meanwhile, for thin touchpads for notebook computers, new products were launched as shipments of existing products wound down.」

「Shipments of key switches and touch switches performed well as the number of automotive electrical switch types and vehicle models equipped with them increased. As a result, net sales in the business were ¥10,280 million, up 6.0% year on year, while segment profit (operating income) was ¥696 million, down 18.1%.」

「Shipments of key switches and touch switches performed well as the number of automotive electrical switch types and vehicle models equipped with them increased. Meanwhile, thin touchpads for notebook computers did not recover, as the company secured orders for new models but did not reach the launch stage for shipments. As a result, net sales in the business were ¥4,968 million, up 3.1% year on year, while segment profit (operating income) was ¥316 million, down 20.4%.」

「Shipments of key switches increased as the number of automotive electrical switch types and vehicle models equipped with them rose, while touch switches performed steadily. As a result, net sales in the business were ¥14,709 million, up 5.1% year on year, and segment profit (operating income) was ¥1,177 million, up 51.0%.」

「Shipments of the core input devices, namely key switches and touch switches, performed well as the number of automotive electrical switch types and vehicle models equipped with them increased. As a result, net sales in the business were ¥9,698 million, up 3.5% year on year, and segment profit (operating income) was ¥851 million, up 6.7%.」

「Shipments in the business continued to perform well, primarily for automotive-related input devices, resulting in higher sales and substantial profit growth overall. Shipments of the core input devices, namely key switches and touch switches, performed well as the number of automotive electrical switch types and vehicle models equipped with them increased. As a result, net sales in the business were ¥4,821 million, up 5.4% year on year, and segment profit (operating income) was ¥397 million, up 60.1%.」

「In the electronic devices business, the company will further shift toward a higher-value-added product mix, with input-device-related products, primarily for automobiles, serving as a growth driver. To strengthen its overseas business, the company will focus on improving sales capabilities and productivity in North America, Greater China, ASEAN, and India, with the aim of achieving sustainable business growth.」

「Input devices performed well, as the number of automotive electrical switch types and vehicle models equipped with them increased, supporting shipments of key switches and touch switches. Meanwhile, thin touchpads for notebook computers declined sharply due in part to stagnation in the PC market.」

「Input devices performed steadily, as the number of automotive electrical switch types and vehicle models equipped with them increased, supporting shipments of key switches and touch switches. Thin touchpads for notebook computers declined due in part to stagnation in the PC market.」

「Input devices performed steadily, as automotive key switches and touch switches benefited from the increasing number of automotive electrical switches and higher installation rates. Thin touchpads for notebook computers declined due in part to stagnation in the PC market.」

「In the electronic devices business, the company will further pursue a higher-value-added product mix, with input device products for automobiles and notebook computers serving as growth drivers. As it strengthens its overseas business, the company will focus on selling highly competitive new products, including touch-input products, and work to achieve sustainable business growth.」