Analysis of Financial Position

1. Assets

Total assets were 351,294 million yen, an increase of 28,435 million yen from the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. The main increases were in investment securities, an increase of 9,788 million yen; and notes and accounts receivable-trade, an increase of 9,129 million yen.

2. Liabilities

Total liabilities were 91,383 million yen, an increase of 23,551 million yen compared to the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. The main increases were in short-term loans payable, an increase of 9,285 million yen; long-term loans payable, an increase of 5,300 million yen; notes and accounts payable-trade, an increase of 5,090 million yen; and accounts payable-other, an increase of 3,904 million yen

3. Net assets

Net assets were 259,911 million yen, an increase of 4,884 million yen compared to the end of the previous consolidated fiscal year. The main increases were in unrealized holding gains on other securities, an increase of 5,592 million yen; and translation adjustments, an increase of 4,284 million yen. The main decrease was in retained earnings, a decrease of 5,047 million yen.