Optical systems for industrial use showed revenue of ¥14.3 billion. This marked a 14% increase year on year.
Harsh conditions continued up to the third quarter as the sales volume of mainstay products decreased. In the fourth quarter, however, full-scale shipments related to a large-scale sale of measuring instruments began, and these drove a profit increase.
Meanwhile, business related to lenses was affected by market conditions for end-products. In general, sales have remained weak.