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(¥ in millions, US$ in millions, except for earnings per share)

1st Half of FY1998 April 1, 1998 - September 30, 1998 (A) 1st Half of FY1997 April 1, 1997 - September 30, 1997 (B) (A)-(B) (A)/(B) % FY1997 April 1, 1997 - March 31, 1998 Net Sales ¥2,498,277 $18,506 ¥2,639,457 $19,552 -¥141,180 -$1,046 95 ¥5,458,498 $40,433 Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes Expense (Benefit) and Minority Interest -¥40,985 -$304 ¥8,741 $65 -¥49,726 -$369 - ¥18,748 $139 Net Income (Loss) -¥23,644 -$175 ¥9,547 $71 -¥33,191 -$246 - ¥7,337 $54 Basic Earnings Per Share -¥7.35 (-¢5.44) ¥2.97 (¢2.20) -¥10.32 (-¢7.64) - ¥2.28 (¢1.69) Diluted Earnings Per Share -¥7.35 (-¢5.44) ¥2.97 (¢2.20) -¥10.32 (-¢7.64) - ¥2.28 (¢1.69)

Notes:

Consolidated Financial Statements are based on generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.115 has not been adopted by the company, but the effect of adoption of SFAS No.115 is provided in a note to the balance sheets. The company has 307 consolidated subsidiaries. The U.S. dollar is valued at ¥135 throughout this statement for convenience only. The company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.128, "Earnings per Share" since fiscal year 1997. Earnings per share ("EPS") for 1st half of FY1997 has been restated to conform with the provosions of SFAS No.128. Basic EPS is computed based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution. Consolidated sales in 1st half for FY1997 has been reclassified to conform with the current classifications.