The social infrastructure systems business remained substantially unchanged in orders compared to the previous fiscal year, while revenue increased compared to the previous fiscal year due primarily to increases in the transportation systems business inside and outside Japan and the power systems business in Japan.

The building systems business remained substantially unchanged in both orders and revenue compared to the previous fiscal year, experiencing a decrease in the new installation of elevators and escalators in China and buoyant growth in the renewal business in Japan and other factors.

As a result, revenue for this segment increased by 3% from the previous fiscal year to 1,296.7 billion yen. Operating profit increased by 17.0 billion yen from the previous fiscal year to 82.5 billion yen due primarily to an increase in revenue.

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Turbine generators, hydraulic turbine generators, nuclear power plant equipment, motors, transformers, power electronics equipment, circuit breakers, gas insulated switchgears, switch control devices, surveillance-system control and security systems, transmission and distribution ICT systems, large display devices, electrical equipment for locomotives and rolling stock, elevators, escalators, building security systems, building management systems, and others

The factory automation systems business saw decreases in both orders and revenue from the previous fiscal year due primarily to a decrease in capital expenditures in the fields of organic light emitting diodes (OLED) and smartphones outside Japan, despite buoyant demand in Japan.

The automotive equipment business saw increases in both orders and revenue from the previous fiscal year due primarily to increases in Japan, Europe and other markets in Asia, as well as increased revenue in electric-vehicle related equipment in response to market growth worldwide.

As a result, revenue for this segment increased by 2% from the previous fiscal year to 1,467.6 billion yen. Operating profit decreased by 44.7 billion yen from the previous fiscal year to 142.5 billion yen due primarily to a shift in product mix, increases in material prices and upfront investment for growth drivers.

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Programmable logic controllers, inverters, servomotors, human-machine interface, motors, hoists, magnetic switches, no-fuse circuit breakers, short circuit breakers, transformers for electricity distribution, time and power meters, uninterruptible power supply, industrial fans, computerized numerical controllers, electrical discharge machines, laser processing machines, industrial robots, clutches, automotive electrical equipment, electric powertrain system, car electronics and car mechatronics, car multimedia and others

The telecommunications systems business saw decreases in both orders and revenue compared to the previous fiscal year due primarily to decreased demand in communications infrastructure equipment.

The information systems and service business remained substantially unchanged in orders, while revenue increased compared to the previous fiscal year owing to an increase in the system integrations business.

The electronic systems business saw a decrease in orders compared to the previous fiscal year mainly due to a decrease in the space systems business, while revenue experienced a decrease compared to the previous fiscal year due primarily to a decrease in the defense systems business.

As a result, revenue for this segment decreased by 3% from the previous fiscal year to 426.2 billion yen. Operating profit increased by 0.9 billion yen from the previous fiscal year to 12.2 billion yen due primarily to a shift in project portfolios.

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Wireless and wired communications systems, network camera systems, satellite communications equipment, satellites, radar equipment, antennas, missile systems, fire control systems, broadcasting equipment, data transmission devices, network security systems, information systems equipment, systems integration, and others

The electronic devices business saw a decrease in orders and revenue fell by 1% from the previous fiscal year to 199.9 billion yen mainly due to decreased demand for optical communication devices.

Operating profit decreased by 12.7 billion yen from the previous fiscal year to 1.4 billion yen due primarily to a decrease in revenue and a shift in product mix.

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Power modules, high-frequency devices, optical devices, LCD devices, and others

The home appliances business saw a 2% increase in revenue from the previous fiscal year to 1,074.0 billion yen due to increases in revenue of air conditioners for Japan, Europe and North America.

Operating profit increased by 3.9 billion yen compared to the previous fiscal year to 59.4 billion yen due primarily to an increase in revenue.

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Room air conditioners, package air conditioners, chillers, showcases, compressors, refrigeration units, air-to-water heat pump boilers, ventilators, photovoltaic systems, hot water supply systems, IH cooking heaters, LED lamps, fluorescent lamps, indoor lighting, LCD televisions, refrigerators, electric fans, dehumidifiers, air purifiers, cleaners, jar rice cookers, microwave ovens, and others

Revenue increased by 3% compared to the previous fiscal year to 676.7 billion yen mainly due to an increase in revenue at affiliated companies involved in logistics.

Operating profit increased by 0.1 billion yen from the previous fiscal year to 24.1 billion yen due primarily to an increase in revenue.