FY Financial Results. ended Mar. 31, 2017

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1 FY 2017 Financial Results ended Mar. 31, 2017

2 Financial Results Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020

3 Financial Results for FY2017 1) Overview of Financial Results 2) Financial Results for FY2017 (ended Mar. 31, 2017) 3) Financial Forecast for FY2018 (ending Mar. 31, 2018)

4 1) Overview of Financial Results 1. All regions became profitable as a result of our Profit Structure Reform in spite of lower sales due to appreciation of the Yen. 2. Sales & profit will be lower in FY2018 due to model & product mix change though prior costs will be offset by cost reduction efforts. 3. Dividend per share of FY2017 will be 50 yen, which is higher by 20 yen than that of FY2016. That of FY2018 will be also kept 50 yen. 1/39

5 Financial Results for FY2017 1) Overview of Financial Results 2) Financial Results for FY2017 (ended Mar. 31, 2017) 3) Financial Forecast for FY2018 (ending Mar. 31, 2018)

6 2-1) Financial Results for FY2017 (ended Mar. 31, 2017) Overview of Financial Results (100 million yen) FY2016 FY2017 Fluctuation Net Sales 14, % 13, % % Operating Income % % % Ordinary Income % % % Profit* % % Earnings Per Share yen yen Dividend Per Share yen yen Exchange Rate USD 120 yen 108 yen 12 yen (strong yen) EUR 133 yen 119 yen 14 yen (strong yen) * Profit Attributable to Owners of Parent 2/39

7 2-2) Financial Results for FY2017 (ended Mar. 31, 2017) Unit Production by Region Seat Assembly Production Total By Region (10,000 Units) (10,000 Units) % Fluctuation Fluctuation Ratio % % % % FY2016 FY2017 Japan The Americas Asia & Oceania Europe & Africa 3/39

8 2-3) Financial Results for FY2017 (ended Mar. 31, 2017) Net Sales & Operating Income by Region Net Sales (100 million yen) (100 million yen) Operating Income % 7,262 7,186 FY16 FY17 Fluctuation Total 14,157 13, % FY2016 FY % 3,164 2,954 3,572 3,276 Fluctuation Fluctuation Ratio % *[ ]Ratio to net sales % 260 [3.6%] 230 [3.2%] % 132 [4.5%] 42 [1.3%] FY16 FY17 Fluctuation Total % [10.1%] [9.0%] 29 [ 3.0%] [2.5%] Japan The Americas Asia & Oceania Europe & Africa Japan The Americas Asia & Oceania Europe & Africa 4/39

9 2-4) Financial Results for FY2017 (ended Mar. 31, 2017) Operating Income +124 (+20.9%) (100 million yen) Volume Increase +76 Model & Product Mix +111 New Models (Value Improvement) -133 Changes in Product Prices -60 Increased Overhead Costs +154 Cost Reduction Efforts +29 EA Business Reorganization -57 FOREX -10 Othres 719 Production Factor +202 Offset -10 FY2016 FY2017 5/39

10 Financial Results for FY2017 1) Overview of Financial Results 2) Financial Results for FY2017 (ended Mar. 31, 2017) 3) Financial Forecast for FY2018 (ending Mar. 31, 2018)

11 3-1) Financial Forecast for FY2018 (ending Mar. 31, 2018) Financial Forecast for FY2018 (100 million yen) FY2017 FY2018 Fluctuation Net Sales 13, % 13, % % Operating Income % % % Ordinary Income % % % Profit* % % % Earnings Per Share yen yen Dividend Per Share yen yen Exchange Rate USD 108 yen 105 yen 3 yen (strong yen) EUR 119 yen 115 yen 4 yen (strong yen) * Profit Attributable to Owners of Parent 6/39

12 3-2) Financial Forecast for FY2018 (ending Mar. 31, 2018) Unit Production by Region Seat Assembly Production Total By Region (10,000 Units) (10,000 Units) % Fluctuation Fluctuation Ratio % % % % FY2017 FY2018 Japan The Americas Asia & Oceania Europe & Africa 7/39

13 3-3) Financial Forecast for FY2018 (ending Mar. 31, 2018) Net Sales & Operating Income by Region Net Sales (100 million yen) (100 million yen) Operating Income % FY2017 FY2018 Fluctuation Total 13,579 13, FY2017 FY2018 Fluctuation Total ,186 7, % FY2017 FY2018 2,954 2, % 3,276 3,150 Fluctuation Fluctuation Ratio % *[ ]Ratio to net sales % 230 [3.2%] 160 [2.3%] % 132 [4.5%] 100 [3.8%] % 331 [10.1%] 290 [9.2%] % [5.6%] [2.5%] Japan The Americas Asia & Oceania Europe & Africa Japan The Americas Asia & Oceania Europe & Africa 8/39

14 3-4) Financial Forecast for FY2018 (by Half Year) Net Sales (100 million yen) FY2018 Forecast 1 st Half 2 nd Half Full Year Japan 3,400 3,700 7,100 The Americas 1,350 1,300 2,650 Asia & Oceania 1,600 1,550 3,150 Europe & Africa Consolidation 6,400 6,600 13,000 Operating Income (100 million yen) FY2018 Forecast 1 st Half 2 nd Half Full Year Japan % % % The Americas % % % Asia & Oceania % % % Europe & Africa % % % Consolidation % % % 9/39

15 3-5) Financial Forecast for FY2018 (ending Mar. 31, 2018) Operating Income -119(-16.6%) (100 million yen) Volume Increase Cost Increase for Growth Strategy, One-time Profit in FY2017, -51 Model & Product Mix New Models (Value Improvement) Changes in Product Prices -45 Increased Overhead Costs Cost Reduction Efforts FOREX Othres Production Factor -116 Offset -1 FY2017 FY /39

16 3-6) Financial Forecast for FY2018 (Returning to Shareholders) DPS will be 50 yen in FY2018 as well as in FY2017. We keep long-term sustainable dividends comprehensively taking our consolidated financial results into account. Transition of DPS, Operating Income & Profit Year-end Interim Dividend Per Share Operating Income Profit Attributable to Owners of Parent FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 (Fcst) /39

17 3-7) Summary Improved Profit & Got All Regions Profitable from Our Profit Structure Reform Promoting Strengthen Competitive Advantage & Strengthen Management Foundation for Sustainable Growth (100 million yen) 10,794 12,183 13,055 14,157 13,579 13,000 Net Sales Operating Income Operating Income Ratio 2.3% 2.4% 2.5% % 594 (100 million yen) 5.3% 4.6% FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 (Fcst) 12/39

18 Financial Results Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020

19 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (1) Overview (reported at the previous session) (2) Actions toward ensuring effectiveness (3) Progress (4) Updating the mid-term profit plan

20 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (1) Overview (reported at the previous session) (2) Actions toward ensuring effectiveness (3) Progress (4) Updating the mid-term profit plan

21 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (1) Overview Vision The company we aim to become Looking into the future, we will create tomorrow s automobile interior spaces that will inspire our customers the world over. Design your passion with TOYOTA BOSHOKU (1) Our desired status in business A company that persists in proposing excellent mobility for customers throughout the world (2) Our desired status in society A trusted company that grows together with all stakeholders 13/39

22 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (1) Overview Enhancement of corporate value on a mid- to long-term basis and distribution of what we achieve Distribute to our stakeholders what we have achieved by enhancing corporate value, and meet the mid- to long-term expectations of our stakeholders by reinvesting toward sustainable growth Enhance economic value Sustainable growth Expand business fields Distribute what we achieve Invest in growth FY 2017 Offer multi-dimensional value Strengthen competitive advantage Strengthen management foundation 株主 Shareholders 社員 Employees Society 社会 顧客 Customers Business partners 取引先 Contribute toward social value 14/39

23 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (1) Overview Our desired status in business A company that persists in proposing excellent mobility for customers throughout the world QUALITY OF TIME AND SPACE Offer quality of time and space in all mobility Lead the world by taking initiative in proposing comfort value Design Light & sound Safety Air Human research Environment Expand business fields Offer multi-dimensional value 15/39

24 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (1) Overview (reported at the previous session) (2) Actions toward ensuring effectiveness (3) Progress (4) Updating the mid-term profit plan

25 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (2) Actions toward ensuring effectiveness 2016/4 Introduce a product business-based organization system for the formulation and implementation of growth strategies Clarify the roles, responsibilities, and authorities of the officers, and simplify the decisionmaking processes Review the responsible field of each officer and avoid the appointment of concurrent posts or assistant chiefs, to clarify responsibilities and authorities. 2017/4 Adjust organizations to environmental changes Establish the Emerging-market compact car business group Promote cross-functionally the development, purchasing and manufacturing reform of good and reasonably priced seat and interior/exterior products for compact cars for emerging markets Establish the Pioneering development field Connect pioneering development based on growth strategies to product business in a speedy and steady manner Jan Apr Number of jobs of an officer (average) 2.7 jobs 1.2 jobs Organizations with an assistant chief 13 organizations CORPORATE OPERATION UNIT 3 organizations (1) Corporate planning (2) Business reform (3) Profit control (4) Corporate management (1) Seat business (2) Interior/exterior business (3) Unit components business (4) Emerging-market compact car business (1) Pioneering development (2) Sales and purchasing (3) Research&development (4) Production engineering (1) Japan (2) North, Central and South America (3) Asia, Oceania (4) China (5) Europe, Africa (5) Quality (6) Production Control (7) Safety, health and environment (8) Manufacturing promotion FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION REINFORCEMENT UNIT 16/39

26 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (2) Actions toward ensuring effectiveness Integrated Hoshin management on a global basis at all levels of region, company, department and section Reflected in performance evaluation 2017/4 Hoshin(policy)-based management Ensure the effectiveness of the Mid-term Business Implementation Plan <Relationship between Mid-term Business Implementation Plan and actions (hoshin) for FY 2018> Officers (organization head) Clarify the mission Formulate the Mid-term Business Implementation Plan Set the actions for this fiscal year as Hoshin(policies) Actions for this fiscal year Set as Make decisions Hoshin Perform operation (policies) Set as Hoshin Set as Hoshin Achieving mid-term company targets Company Division, segment Department Section Achieve targets for the year Achieve targets Achieve targets Achieve targets 17/39

27 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (2) Actions toward ensuring effectiveness 2017/4 Corporate governance Review the system with the aim of ensuring the effectiveness and objectivity of the Board of Directors, and further expediting decisionmaking. (From June 2017) Directors Audit & Supervisory Board members 18/39

28 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (1) Overview (reported at the previous session) (2) Actions toward ensuring effectiveness (3) Progress (4) Updating the mid-term profit plan

29 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (3) Progress Framework of the Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 Strengthen competitive advantage Develop new technologies and new products toward 2030 Promote manufacturing innovation toward 2030 Further enhance basic manufacturing capabilities Strengthen the management foundation Reinforce the profit structure Build a resilient business structure Develop a global management foundation 19/39

30 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (3) Progress Develop new technologies and new products toward 2030 Develop capabilities to offer values [Comfort] Offer, before others, time and space where people can feel comfortable [Safety] Offer safe and secure mobile spaces that are ahead of the times [Environment] Offer mobile spaces that are friendly to the natural environment Actions for FY 2017 Clarify the technologies that we should acquire Formulate value graphs Formulate a roadmap for each development theme Comfort Safety Environment System Weight reduction FC, powertrain 20/39

31 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (3) Progress Develop new technologies and new products toward 2030 [Comfort] List on the road map the products to be developed based on the technologies that we should acquire Launch the products in the market by foreseeing needs 2030 Multi-function adjustable seat Multi-functional supporting seat that can accommodate people of various body types and sizes Boarding support seat Enables users to comfortably get in and out of vehicles, increasing the added value of small cars Prevailing-type power seat Enables application to small vehicles by reforming the power seat structure New seat arrangement system Offers user-friendly and comfortable interior spaces 21/39

32 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (3) Progress Develop new technologies and new products toward 2030 [Comfort] Aspired status of mobile spaces: Pursuit of human comfort Interactions between people and devices Deep learning Biological information Light Smell Texture Integrated control Airconditioning Brain science People AI Image Human science Sound Machine learning 22/39

33 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (3) Progress Develop new technologies and new products toward 2030 [Environment] Set a path for the development and product application of technologies for next-generation vehicles Start technology development for next-generation vehicles <FC-related parts> Set a clear path for technologies toward mass production Separator FC & electric powertrain Set a clear path for the improvement of performance and productivity Peripheral parts Stack manifold Gas-liquid separator EV, FC <Motor-related> Ion exchanger Air intake system Technology to improve efficiency Set a path for productivity improvement Motor core HV Filter CONV /39

34 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (3) Progress Promote manufacturing innovation toward 2030 Develop capabilities to offer values [Affection] Offer customers what they want and the joy of creation [Trust] Offer reliable products with sophisticated manufacturing [Safety] Offer safety by promoting simple manufacturing to enable prediction of risks Actions for FY 2017 Formulate an action plan for building a next-generation production system Digital engineering (Improve the efficiency of production and manufacturing preparation) Next-generation production system Next-generation line development (Process innovation) TB Industry 4.0 (Establish the foundation of the production network) FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2021 Build the foundation for introducing a next-generation production system Trial with model lines Mounting at a model plant 24/39

35 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (3) Progress Promote manufacturing innovation toward 2030 Improve the efficiency of production and manufacturing preparation by employing digital engineering Develop a foundation for the evaluation of process arrangement and layout (being promoted) Digitally conduct advance evaluation of process arrangement and work behavior Virtually check the feasibility of layout using VR 25/39

36 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (3) Progress Promote manufacturing innovation toward 2030 Establish the foundation of a production network Utilize on-site information to enable information sharing and quick decision making (verification trial started) Temperature Vibration Electric power, etc. Sensor Visualize the production line status Gather information from the sensor Visualize the production line status in real time Gather equipment information to utilize for diagnostic maintenance 26/39

37 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (3) Progress Further enhance basic manufacturing capabilities Strengthen our R&D capabilities Aspired status for 2020 Globally develop products that are good, reasonably priced and attractive Actions Advance our technological development capabilities by establishing new development processes Design guidebook Design software Design navi guide Progress Drawings Improving drawing completeness Design know-how Dual display Standardization of design processes Preparing design navigation/guide (completed for seat [resin design], interior [ceilings, carpets]) Standardization of parts (TNGA) Improved CAD desk environment model using design navigation and guide 100 Completed standardization of target parts (total 38 items) Enhancing basic strengths (human resources development, workplace capability improvement) Preparing a skill map, reviewing educational programs Examining, revising, or eliminating contents of educational programs for new employees Mass production parts Next-generation Reduce the man-hours for seat development through the standardization of parts (TNGA) (small A vehicles) 27/39

38 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (3) Progress Further enhance basic manufacturing capabilities Strengthen our R&D capabilities Aspired status for 2020 Establishment of a global optimal development system Progress Develop uniqueness and complementary relations Utilize Global 4 sites + Milan design + Silicon Valley Office TBEU MD India TBCH TBJ SV TBA Utilize external capabilities on a global basis TBAS Shared use of two Indian development trust companies started MD: Milan design SV: Silicon Valley office Aspired status for 2020 Establish development technologies toward the realization of QUALITY OF TIME AND SPACE Progress Formulate the initiative of TB MBD (Model Base Development) Air quality Color Supporting performance Warmness Texture Riding comfort Smell Interior comfort integrated control TB-MBD TB-Passenger Model 28/39

39 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (3) Progress Further enhance basic manufacturing capabilities Strengthen our production engineering Aspired status for 2020 Achieve the autonomous level, a basic plant requirement, at all plants Globally implement and establish the basic plant requirements to strengthen workplace competency Actions Standardize all processes/improve quality and productivity by 30% Improve quality and productivity by 30% through standardization of processes 4 Leader (1) Assessment Thorough daily management 0 Unstable 1 Maintained 3 Autonomous 2 Stable (4) Deploy (1) Assessment Settlement of assessment cycle (2) Improve weaknesses (2) Formulate a standardization implementation plan (3) Reflect in processes (4) Check the standardization level of processes (3) Standardization Plant basic requirements assessment Rate of assessment implemented: 90% completed FY 2017 status of achievement Process assessment Regularization rate of process standards: 95% completed (203 completed/total 214) Rate of assessment implemented: 30% completed Establishment of a global activity organization system completed 29/39

40 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (3) Progress Further enhance basic manufacturing capabilities Strengthen our production engineering Accelerate production engineering development, to solidify our footing and secure a competitive advantage for the future Steps toward 2020 Step1 Set a clear path toward mass production (80% compared to the plan) Step2 Aim to start the mass production of all production engineering items by 2020 Details of production engineering development items Sophistication of existing technologies Apply existing technologies and become familiarized with them Product innovation Increase product appeal, improve quality, etc. Process innovation Reduce production costs, streamline processes, etc. Progress Introduce automatic sewing of seat covers Eliminate shortage of skilled workers Case Start trial operation of automatic surface skin setting and 2D sewing 30/39

41 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (3) Progress Reinforce the profit structure Target for 2020 Build a foundation to become a world leading seat system supplier by maximizing synergy effects Seat track Actions Progress Complete integration of the mechanical seat frame component businesses to Make Good Seats Lower arm Integrated production from the assembly of seat tracks and lower arms to seat assembly (Japan) Conventional Integrated production Reduction of intermediate stock (Eliminate intermediate assembly stock) Conventional Integrated production Reduction of transportation costs (Increase loading efficiency through the transportation of single-item parts) Conventional Integrated production Reduction of spaces (Receiving parts/intermediate stock/processes) 31/39

42 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (3) Progress Reinforce the profit structure Progress Reorganization of the global optimal development system (North America) Start reorganization based on the integrated production initiative for the assembly of seat tracks and lower arms Present supply system TBCA TNGA supply system in 2020 TBCA TBIL TBIN Lower arms Seat tracks Company A Logistics for finished products TBIL TBIN Seat tracks and lower arms integrated production Company A Lower arms integrated production TBMS TBMS Finished products are supplied to each seat assembly plant. Based on the future initiative, gradually incorporate the assembly processes into seat assembly plants, to start integrated production. 32/39

43 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (3) Progress Reinforce the profit structure Progress Improve cost competitiveness by starting the internal production of seat functional devices Approach for motor with gears Combine TB s precision molding technology and existing molding know-how Precision mold processing High cycle Precision molding technology 100 Realize a competitive assembly line with minimum investment Conventional New line Reduction of process size Conventional assembly process New assembly process 100 Compact Space-reducing Autonomous operation Conventional New line Reduction of manpower 33/39

44 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (3) Progress Develop a global management foundation Develop a management information infrastructure Aspired status for 2020 Enhance business management capability by increasing operation efficiency and expediting decision making Actions Promptly share, analyze and respond to global financial and non-financial management information Progress Business management system (under development) Share Financial information (KPI) Executive Non-financial information (KPI) Share Global management infrastructure development plan FY 2018 Financial and non-financial KPI trial operation start Establish global standard specifications of ERP (SAP) SAP operation start at the first base Shin San Shing (Taiwan) Collect Management Workplace Collect Aim to achieve 90% coverage of consolidated sales by 2020 (approx. 50 companies) 34/39

45 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (3) Progress Develop a global management foundation Create a lively work environment where diverse people can fully demonstrate their abilities Develop and implement a new global HRM* architecture * HRM: Human Resources Management Systematic human resource development through global common grading, evaluation, and training Expand human resources platforms Target Human resources belonging to overseas companies Certified qualifications of global leaders Before 2017/4 G2 and above (Equivalent to V.P, General Manager) G3 and above (Equivalent to Senior Manager) 43 persons 110 persons Target expanded 2018/4 Common human resources platform at present (G3 and above) Japanese affiliates TBJ Americas China ASEAN Europe Basic design of human resources system Scheduled to take effect in April 2018 Establish a hybrid-type human resources system by combining the axis of global standard jobs and the axis of human resources development-oriented functions Respect diverse abilities (management, professional, etc.) and working styles (global, specific area, etc.), and develop career paths that allow employees to choose how they contribute to the company 35/39

46 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (3) Progress Develop a global management foundation Create a lively work environment where diverse people can fully demonstrate their abilities Birds-eye view of the vibrant workstyle reform Commitment by top management and executives (seriousness of the Company) Vibrant workstyle reform Core part of the activity Review work and improve workstyle Effective use of IT systems Establish a Wi-Fi environment Use Skype for Business Use i-phones and mobile phones Office reform Develop an office environment that will lead to improved intellectual productivity Promote improvement and human resources development through daily high-quality instructions and dialogues between supervisors and subordinates Enhance human resources systems From FY 2018 (Expand range) FY 2017 By streamlining and standardizing decision-making processes, make proper and efficient decisions in a timely manner, thereby minimizing reworking Company-wide level Workplace level Supervisor [Strategy] Set the overall direction Clarify and provide the subordinate with an image of work output (for what, by when, how far), taking into consideration the abilities and development of the subordinate Subordinate ー P D C A [Planning] Specific planning based on strategy Prepare work plan Agreement with supervisor [Do] Thorough implementation of the plan ーー Promote the plan while reporting, contacting, and consulting with the supervisor as necessary Lead and help complete the work (give advice, observe, sometimes reprimand) [Management] Monitoring Recognition (praise, reward) Sense of achievement, fulfillment 36/39

47 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan 2020 (1) Overview (reported at the previous session) (2) Actions toward ensuring effectiveness (3) Progress (4) Updating the mid-term profit plan

48 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan (4) Updating the mid-term profit plan Financial target for2020 FY 2017 (results) Operating profit ratio 5.3% Equity ratio 33.3% ROE 21.2% Dividend ratio 20.5% Target for 2021 (desired state) Steadily maintain 5% or higher Around 40% Around 10% Around 30% [Prospect for FY 2018] 4.6% % 24.4% 1. Profit & Loss Statement 2. Balance sheet FY ,357.9 Operating profit 71.9 (5.3%) Billion yen FY 2021 (image) 1,400 Operating profit 70.0 (5%) Liquidity on hand End of FY 2017 Interestbearing debts 93.9 Billion yen End of FY 2021 (image) Liquidity on hand Interestbearing debts SGA 81.9 (6.0%) SGA Total debts Cost of sales 1,204.0 (88.7%) Cost of sales Net assets total Equity Net assets total Equity (37.8) (R&D costs) (Around 43) 37/39

49 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan (4) Updating the mid-term profit plan New products and prior investments 1. Number of new products launched (Number of products) The launch of new products for major vehicle models is scheduled for FY 2019 and FY α FY Capital investment, depreciation Investments for new products scheduled in FY 2019 and ahead will costs peak in FY (Billion yen) FY R&D costs (Billion yen) Investments in R&D on a scale equivalent to FY 2018 will be continued /39

50 Mid-term Business Implementation Plan (4) Updating the mid-term profit plan The basic profit-earning capacity improved from around 30 billion yen to 60 billion yen. FY 2018 is a year before the launch of the new products. Promote prior investments and development for growth strategies. Starting from FY 2019, the profit level will improve due to the new product launches and business structure reform. Profit image [Number of new products launched] [Number of new seat products] Offer enhanced values Reinforce business structure Offer multi-dimensional value Expand business fields α 780,000 units 1,200, , ,000 1,280,000 1,200, , Temporary profit Effects of new products 60.0 Effects of new products Business structure reform 70.0+α Impact of weak yen 32.3 (Compared to FY 2016) Price decline Increase product appeal Operating profit Conventional product New products FY /39

51 Toward sustainable growth

52 <Disclaimer> The forecasts relating to future business performance provided in this report are estimates made by the Company based on the information available at the time of reporting, and therefore involve risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, actual results may differ from the forecasts due to various factors.