Despite continuing challenges in the market environment, the Group increased both net sales and operating income.
In terms of performance by business, the Business Technologies Business was particularly affected by the strong yen and weak euro and as a result, both net sales and operating income declined year on year. However, during the second quarter, profits recovered significantly from the first quarter due to the full-scale marketing of new office A3 color MFPs.
Next, the Industrial Business enjoyed strong growth, as both net sales and operating income increased by two digits year on year thanks to strong sales of main products such as TAC films, replacement lenses for DSLR cameras and sensing equipment. In addition, the Healthcare Business became profitable.
In terms of performance by business, the Business Technologies Business was particularly affected by the strong yen and weak euro and as a result, both net sales and operating income declined year on year. However, during the second quarter, profits recovered significantly from the first quarter due to the full-scale marketing of new office A3 color MFPs.
Next, the Industrial Business enjoyed strong growth, as both net sales and operating income increased by two digits year on year thanks to strong sales of main products such as TAC films, replacement lenses for DSLR cameras and sensing equipment. In addition, the Healthcare Business became profitable.