Final Results

Maruwa Co Ld 11 May 2007 11 May 2007 MARUWA CO., LTD. 3-83, Minamihonjigahara-cho, Owariasahi-city, Aichi-pref., 488-0044 JAPAN Final Results for Fiscal 2007 MARUWA CO., LTD. today announced its consolidated business results for the full fiscal year ended 31st March, 2007 as follows; *The financial statements are unaudited and prepared in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in Japan. *US dollar amounts are converted for convenience only at the rate of US$1 = 118.05yen. *Consolidated subsidiaries: 8 companies (Maruwa (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Taiwan Maruwa Co., Ltd., MARUWA Electronics (Taiwan) Co., Ltd., Maruwa Europe Ltd., Maruwa America Corp., MARUWA QUARTZ Co., Ltd., MARUWA SHOMEI Co., Ltd., and Hokko Denshi Co., Ltd.) I. Summary of Consolidated Results (1) Summary of consolidated statement of income JPY million USD thousand For year ended For year ended Change % For year ended 31st March 31st March 31st March 2007 2006 2007 Net sales 21,062 20,278 3.9% 178,419 Operating income 1,924 1,693 13.6% 16,297 Income before income taxes 1,912 1,669 14.6% 16,200 Net income 1,334 1,135 17.5% 11,302 JPY USD Net income per share 122.04 103.82 17.5% 1.03 Return on equity (ROE) (%) 4.9% 4.5% *Average number of issued shares 10,932,798 10,880,952 (2) Summary of consolidated financial condition JPY million USD thousand As of 31st March As of 31st March Change % As of 31st March 2007 2006 2007 Total Assets 33,872 33,044 2.5% 286,928 Shareholders' equity 27,907 26,557 5.1% 236,396 Shareholders' equity ratio 82.4% 80.4% 2.0% JPY USD Shareholders' equity per share 2,572.66 2,423.40 6.2% 21.79 *Number of issued shares at the 10,847,360 10,956,360 year end (3) Summary of consolidated statement of cash flows JPY million USD thousand For year ended For year ended Change % For year ended 31st March 31st March 31st March 2007 2006 2007 Net cash provided by operating 1,422 2,036 -30.2% 12,043 activities Net cash used in investing (3,029) (1,234) 145.5% (25,660) activities Net cash used in financing (700) 51 1472.5% (5,926) activities Cash and cash equivalents at end of 5,939 7,899 -24.8% 50,310 term II. Outlook for the fiscal 2008 JPY million Interim Full year Net sales 10,200 22,600 Operating income 940 2,400 Net income 660 1,560 Net income per share 60.84 143.81 *Cautionary statements: the above forecasts are forward-looking statements involving risks and uncertainties. Due to a number of factors, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates. Review of Operations and Financial Condition I. Operating Results Quarterly JPY million Fiscal 2006 Fiscal 2007 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Net sales 4,481 4,524 5,082 6,191 4,878 4,885 5,644 5,655 Operating income 398 321 522 452 420 402 489 613 Net income 51 231 399 454 357 274 331 372 Full year JPY million Previous Current For year ended For year ended 31st March 2006 31st March 2007 Net sales 20,278 21,062 Operating income 1,693 1,924 Net income 1,135 1,334 (1) Review of operations Japanese economy in this year moved steadily in spite of slow growth in private consumption, supported by a revenue increase in the corporate business sector in a continuing business sentiment improvement trend and increases in capital expenditures. The global economy continued to expand in general, showing high growth of Chinese economy and underlying strength of the U.S. economy for which slowdown had been concerned. Under these circumstances, MARUWA's business situation in this fiscal year generally moved favorably, influenced by a positive production increase trend in IT related industries while raw materials prices sharply increased and product price competition was severe. Therefore, consolidated net sales of this fiscal year were 21,062 million yen, up 3.9% compared to the previous fiscal year. As for profits, operating income increased 13.6% to 1,924 million yen compared to the previous fiscal year. This increase was due to a revenue increase in Circuit Ceramics division and the contribution of Machinery Ceramics division which was enhanced in a profitable structure throughout the last year, while there was the burden of expenses for the reorganization of manufacturing equipment. Net income was 1,334 million yen, up 17.5% compared to the last fiscal year. (2) Review of operating results by segment JPY million Previous Current For year ended For year ended 31st March 2006 31st March 2007 Ceramic Components: Net sales 16,628 18,341 Operating income 2,234 2,576 Lighting Equipment: Net sales 3,650 2,721 Operating income (27) (73) Total: Net sales 20,278 21,062 Operating income 2,207 2,503 Elimination: Net sales - -- Operating income (514) (579) Consolidated: Net sales 20,278 21,062 Operating income 1,693 1,924 Quarterly sales results of Ceramic Components segment by product division JPY million Fiscal 2006 Fiscal 2007 1Q 2Q 3Q 1Q 1Q 2Q 3Q 4Q Circuit Ceramics 1,649 1,576 1,519 1,601 1,778 1,908 2,227 1,690 Machinery Ceramics 1,129 1,117 1,135 1,063 1,148 1,189 1,354 1,255 RF Products* 344 364 417 464 407 354 504 370 EMC Components 1,096 1,024 1,075 1,055 1,046 1,013 1,069 1,029 Total 4,218 4,081 4,146 4,183 4,379 4,464 5,154 4,344 *RF=Radio Frequency JPY million Fiscal 2006 Fiscal 2007 Circuit Ceramics 6,345 7,603 Machinery Ceramics 4,444 4,946 RF Products 1,589 1,635 EMC Components 4,250 4,157 Total 16,628 18,341 Circuit Ceramics Circuit Ceramics include ceramic substrates for chip resistors which are essential for a wide range of electronic appliances, glazed ceramic substrates for thermal printer head (TPH) for FAX or barcode label printers, large ceramic substrates for hybrid ICs, and Aluminum Nitride (AlN) for power modules and automobiles. Total sales of this division were 7,603 million yen, up 19.8% compared to the previous year, reflected solid orders in information communication devices such as digital home appliances and PCs and industrial machineries markets. Ceramic substrates for chip resistors continuously enjoyed high demands, gradually showing positive effects from preparation for a production increase. Also, a sharp increase of demand for large substrates for power modules and Aluminum Nitride substrates contributed to the increase in revenue. Machinery Ceramics Machinery Ceramics include quarts glass products mainly for semiconductor equipment, magnetic head-supporting blocks for PCs, and ceramic facet valves. The products in this division require high precision process techniques. In this division, quartz glass products saw a sales increase due to favorable orders for semiconductor equipment-related; on the other hand, sales of some products for which demand comes to an end decreased. Therefore, total sales in this year were 4,946 million yen, up 11.3% compared to the last year. Radio Frequency Products Radio Frequency Products include device products such as band pass filters for wireless communication appliances such as mobile phones and base stations, dielectric ceramics for filters used in mobile communications, and thin film substrates for optical information and communications. Total sales of this division were 1,635 million yen, up 2.9% compared to the last term. Sales of dielectric ceramics and device products increased thanks to products for base stations and wireless communications for commercial-use. Thin-film products were affected from inventory adjustments by customers. EMC Components EMC Components include multi-layer ceramic capacitors of high-voltage/ high-capacitance mainly for digital cameras, LCD backlights, and power supply of electronic devices, and components as a countermeasure against noise/surge, including EMI filters, chip varistors, chip beads, and inductors. Such components against noise/surge are expected to be more required in the future for various electronic appliances such as information communication tools including mobile phones and PCs, digital home appliances, amusement equipment, and automotive electronics. Total sales were 4,157million yen, down 2.2% compared to the previous fiscal year. EMI filters and chip varistors increased in sales, but a part of lineups were influenced by inventory adjustments at customers. Lighting Equipment This segment includes lighting equipment for public works such as roads and bridges, and sales tend to be largely concentrated in the end of a fiscal term, and expenses exceed sales until then. Total sales in this year were 2,721 million yen, a decrease of 25.5%, and operating loss was 73 million yen. Although this segment has focused on the sales of LED lighting since this year, other lighting equipment decreased both sales and income due to the shrinking of public construction and severe price competition. II. Outlook for Full Fiscal 2008 JPY million For year ended For year ending Change 31st March 2007 31st March 2008 Amount % Net sales 21,062 22,600 1,538 7.3% Operating income 1,924 2,400 476 24.7% Net income 1,334 1,560 226 16.9% Ceramic Components segment is expected to have a good demand due to high performance and further multi-functions of electronics and demand expansion in newly developing countries. Circuit Ceramics division had invested in plant and equipment to adapt to high demand for Alumina substrates, and positive effect from production increase is expected. Aluminum Nitride substrates will also reorganize the production system, aiming for share growth in the market. Total sales of Circuit Ceramics in next fiscal year, therefore, are expected to increase 9.5% to 8,325 million yen compared to this fiscal year. In Machinery Ceramics division, some products are coming to an end, decreasing sales continuously; however, solid demand is expected for quartz glass products. Total sales of Machinery Ceramics in next year is expected to increase 10.0% to 5,440 million yen from this year. For Radio Frequency Products, it is expected that products for communication devices and multi-layer substrates for automobiles will contribute to revenue increase, forecast total sales increase of 29.1% to 2,110 million yen in next term. For EMC Components, demand is expected to expand for digital home appliances and automotive electronics as growth is expected for our components including EMI filters and inductors. The forecast total sales of EMC Components in next year are 5,225 million yen, up 25.7% from this year. In Lighting Equipment segment, it is expected that sales of non-LED lighting will significantly drop due to budget cuts for public works and price competition following this year. MARUWA aims to accelerate the shift of a business model to private sector by providing our management resources into the R&D and marketing of LED lighting. Totals sales forecast of this segment for the next fiscal term is 1,500 million yen, down 44.9% from this term. According to the above, forecast net sales for next year are 22,600 million yen, up 7.3%, operating income 2,400 million yen, up 24.7%, and net income 1,560 million yen, up 16.9% from this year. In addition, forecast net income includes the loss of 240 million yen on disposal of facilities. *Cautionary statements: the above forecasts are based on the present business environment and currently-available information, and include forward-looking statements involving risks and uncertainties. The reader is cautioned not to place reliance entirely on the above forecasts for making investment decisions. Due to a number of factors such as future economic situations and market environment changes, actual results may differ significantly from these estimates. Also, please refer to Risks for business operations. III. Financial condition JPY million As of 31st March As of 31st March As of 31st March Change 2005 2006 2007 Amount % Total assets 28,465 33,044 33,872 828 2.5% Total liabilities 4,137 6,487 5,965 (522) -8.0% Total shareholders' 24,328 26,557 27,907 1,350 5.1% equity Shareholders' equity 85.5% 80.4% 82.4% 2.0% ratio For year ended For year ended For year ended Change 31st March 2005 31st March 2006 31st March 2007 Amount % Net cash provided by 3,319 2,036 1,422 (614) -30.2% operating activities Net cash used in (2,062) (1,234) (3,029) (1,795) -145.5% investing activities Net cash used in (583) 51 (700) (751) 1472.5% financing activities Cash and cash 6,935 7,899 5,939 (1,960) -24.8% equivalents at end of term Net sales 15,529 20,278 21,062 784 3.9% Capital investment 1,253 1,737 2,350 613 35.3% Depreciation 1,481 1,614 1,740 126 7.8% Total assets at the end of this fiscal year were 33,872 million yen, an increase of 828 million yen from the end of last fiscal year as a result of operating activities through this year. Inventories increased 690 million yen, and net property, plant and equipment increased 639 million yen due to an increase of machineries with capital expenditures compared to last year end, respectively. Total liabilities decreased 522 million yen to 5,965 million yen from the last year end due mainly to a decrease of accrued pension and severance costs. Shareholders' equity increased 1,350 million yen with an increase of retained earnings. As a result, shareholders' equity ratio at the end of this year was 82.4%, up 2.0 points from the previous year end. Net cash provided from operating activities was 1,422 million yen, down 614 million yen compared to the previous year due mainly to 557 million yen of increase in notes and accounts receivable. Net cash used in investing activities totaled 3,029 million yen, up 1,795 million yen compared to the previous year, due especially to capital expenditures to prepare for an increase of Ceramic Components production and 2,285 million yen in payment for purchase of net property, plant and equipment. Net cash used in financing activities was 700 million yen, increasing 751 million yen from the last year particularly because of 328 million yen of purchase of treasury stock and 263 million yen of dividends payment. Consequently, cash and cash equivalents at the end of this year were 5,939 million yen, a decrease of 1,960 million yen from the previous year end since the sum of net cash used in investing and financing activities were larger than net cash provided in operating activities. Trends of cash-flows indices are as follows; JPY million For year ended For year ended For year ended For year ended For year ended 31st March 2003 31st March 2004 31st March 2005 31st March 2006 31st March 2007 Shareholders' equity 87.4% 87.9% 85.5% 80.4% 82.4% ratio Shareholders' equity 37.1% 62.8% 80.3% 100.8% 76.2% ratio at market value Interest-bearing debt 41.3% 29.2% 14.5% 16.4% 13.2% ratio Interest coverage 124.0 967.7 316.1 251.9 374.2 ratio Note) Shareholders' equity ratio : Shareholders' equity / Total assets Shareholders' equity ratio at market value : Total market value of shares / Total assets Interest-bearing debt ratio : Interest-bearing debts / Cash flows from operating activities Interest coverage ratio : Cash flows from operating activities / Interest payment *Each index is calculated with the consolidated financial figures. *Total market value of shares is calculated by multiplying the share value as of the end of the fiscal year by the total number of issued shares after deduction of own shares at the end of the year. *For cash flows from operating activities, the figure in the consolidated cash flows statement is used. Interest-bearing debt includes all debts for which interests are paid among the liabilities booked in the consolidated balance sheet. For interest payment, the figure of interest expenses paid booked in the consolidated cash flows statement is used. IV. Profit allocation policy and dividend payment in next term As a profit allocation policy, MARUWA considers to allocate acquired cash-flows through operations to active investment into new growing areas, consolidated results-considered dividends, and the appropriation of retained earnings for flexible use in response to management environment changes. We focus on profit returns to shareholders while we hold the internal reserves for strategic investment required for the continuous expansion of our core business. Meanwhile, annual dividend per share for next term will be 24.0 yen (12.0 yen each for interim and year-end). Consolidated Balance Sheet JPY million USD thousand As of 31st March As of 31st March Change As of 31st March 2007 2006 2007 ASSETS Current assets: Cash & deposits 6,593 7,899 (1,306) 55,850 Notes and accounts receivable, 7,797 7,003 794 66,049 trade Inventories 3,559 2,869 690 30,150 Deferred income taxes 277 226 51 2,351 Other current assets 411 608 (197) 3,481 Allowance for doubtful accounts (16) (17) 1 (139) Total current assets 18,621 18,588 33 157,742 Fixed assets: (Property, plant & equipment) Land 3,434 3,412 22 29,093 Building & structures 4,146 3,969 177 35,123 Machinery & equipments 4,300 3,949 351 36,421 Construction in progress 192 152 40 1,624 Other 654 605 49 5,544 Net property, plant & equipment 12,726 12,087 639 107,805 (Investment & other assets) Investment securities 612 784 (172) 5,188 Deferred income taxes 149 152 (3) 1,263 Property & equipment for 961 960 1 8,138 investments Other 807 478 329 6,828 Allowance for doubtful accounts (4) (5) 1 (36) Total investments & other assets 2,525 2,369 156 21,381 Total fixed assets 15,251 14,456 795 129,186 Total assets 33,872 33,044 828 286,928 JPY million USD thousand As of 31st March As of 31st March Change As of 31st March 2007 2006 2007 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Notes & accounts payable, trade 2,289 2,590 (301) 19,388 Current portion of long-term 53 147 (94) 446 debt Accrued income taxes 256 210 46 2,171 Accrued bonus 351 334 17 2,976 Accrued bonus for directors 7 -- -- 55 Equipment notes payable 635 532 103 5,383 Other current liabilities 1,292 1,168 124 10,949 Total current liabilities 4,883 4,981 (98) 41,368 Long-term liabilities: Long-term debt 135 187 (52) 1,142 Accrued pension & severance -- 300 -- -- costs Deferred tax liabilities 234 62 172 1,984 Consolidation goodwill 315 579 (264) 2,664 Other 398 378 20 3,374 Total long-term liabilities 1,082 1,506 (424) 9,164 Total liabilities 5,965 6,487 (522) 50,532 Shareholders' equity: Common stock, authorized: 6,710 6,710 -- 56,839 26,000,000 shares; issued & outstanding: 11,072,000 shares Additional paid-in capital 9,747 9,747 -- 82,565 Retained earnings 11,521 10,522 999 97,598 Net unrealized gain (loss) 8 38 (30) 64 on other securities Foreign currency translation 458 (206) 664 3,881 adjustment Treasury stock, at cost (537) (254) (283) (4,551) Total shareholders' equity 27,907 26,557 1,350 236,396 Total liabilities & 33,872 33,044 828 286,928 shareholders' equity Consolidated Statements of Income JPY million USD thousand For year ended For year ended Change For year ended 31st March 31st March 31st March 2007 2006 2007 Net sales 21,062 20,278 784 178,419 Cost of sales 15,003 14,494 509 127,090 Gross profit 6,059 5,784 275 51,329 Selling, general & 4,135 4,091 44 35,032 administrative expenses Operating income 1,924 1,693 231 16,297 Other income (expenses): Interest & dividend income 46 35 11 390 Interest expenses (5) (8) 3 (41) Foreign exchange gain (loss), (196) (158) (38) (1,660) net Other, net 143 107 36 1,214 Other income, net (12) (24) 12 (97) Income before income taxes 1,912 1,669 243 16,200 Income taxes: Current 448 299 149 3,795 Deferred 130 235 (105) 1,103 578 534 44 4,898 Minority interest in loss 0 -- -- 0 Net income 1,334 1,135 199 11,302 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows JPY million USD thousand For year ended For year ended Change For year ended 31st March 31st March 31st March 2007 2006 2007 Operating activities: Income before income taxes 1,912 1,669 243 16,200 Adjustments for: Depreciation 1,740 1,614 126 14,737 Amortization of consolidation (208) (214) 6 (1,760) goodwill Increase (decrease) in (2) 7 (9) (15) allowance for doubtful accounts Increase(decrease) in accrued (477) (878) 401 (4,043) pension & severance costs Loss (gain) on sales of (14) (146) 132 (120) investment securities Loss on disposal of 108 140 (32) 917 property, plant & equipment Interest & dividends income (52) (39) (13) (437) Foreign exchange (gain) loss (12) 159 (171) (103) (Increase) decrease in (557) (303) (254) (4,721) notes & accounts receivable (Increase) decrease in (550) (23) (527) (4,656) inventories Increase (decrease) in accounts (448) (250) (198) (3,796) payable Other 338 389 (51) 2,855 Sub total 1,778 2,125 (347) 15,058 Interest & dividend income 52 38 14 437 received Interest expenses paid (4) (8) 4 (32) Income taxes paid (404) (119) (285) (3,420) Net cash provided by operating 1,422 2,036 (614) 12,043 activities Investment activities: Increase in time deposits (653) -- -- (5,531) Payments for purchase of (2,285) (1,452) (833) (19,357) property, plant & equipment Proceeds from sales of 349 78 271 2,955 property, plant & equipment Payments for disposal of -- (47) -- -- property, plant & equipment Payments for purchase of (246) (309) 63 (2,081) investment securities Proceeds from sales of 242 163 79 2,053 investment securities Payments for investments (96) (23) (73) (817) in subsidiaries Proceeds from purchase of -- 358 -- -- stocks of subsidiaries Increase in loan receivable (354) -- -- (3,002) Increase in intangible fixed 14 (29) 43 121 assets Other 0 27 (27) (1) Net cash used in investing (3,029) (1,234) (1,795) (25,660) activities JPY million USD thousand For year ended For year ended Change For year ended 31st March 31st March 31st March 2007 2006 2007 Financing activities: Payments of long-term debt (147) (147) -- (1,249) Proceeds from issue of new -- 52 -- -- shares Cash dividends paid (263) (180) (83) (2,227) Sales of treasury stock 38 349 (311) 321 Purchase of treasury stock (328) (23) (305) (2,771) Net cash provided by (700) 51 (751) (5,926) (used in) financing activities Effect of exchange rate 253 111 142 2,142 changes on cash & cash equivalents Net increase (decrease) in (2,054) 964 (3,018) (17,401) cash & cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents 7,899 6,935 964 66,911 at beginning of year Increase in cash and cash 94 -- -- 800 equivalents from new consolidation Cash and cash equivalents 5,939 7,899 (1,960) 50,310 at end of year Segment Information (1) Consolidated business segment information JPY million For year ended For year ended 2007 2006 Ceramic Components: Net sales 18,355 16,628 Operating expenses 15,779 14,394 Operating income 2,576 2,234 Total assets 34,597 31,861 Lighting Equipment: Net sales 2,721 3,650 Operating expenses 2,794 3,677 Operating income (73) (27) Total assets 1,602 2,764 Total: Net sales 21,076 20,278 Operating expenses 18,573 18,071 Operating income 2,503 2,207 Total assets 36,199 34,625 Elimination: Net sales (14) - Operating expenses (565) 514 Operating income (579) (514) Total assets (2,327) (1,581) Consolidated: Net sales 21,062 20,278 Operating expenses 19,138 18,585 Operating income 1,924 1,693 Total assets 33,872 33,044 (2) Consolidated geographic segment information JPY million USD thousand For year ended For year ended Change For year ended 31st March 31st March 31st March 2007 2006 2007 JAPAN Net sales: Unaffiliated customers 15,427 16,170 (743) 130,680 Intersegment 1,536 830 706 13,015 Total 16,963 17,000 (37) 143,695 Operating cost 15,391 15,354 37 130,376 Operating income (loss) 1,572 1,646 (74) 13,319 ASIA Net sales: Unaffiliated customers 4,162 3,528 634 35,253 Intersegment 1,266 1,349 (83) 10,725 Total 5,428 4,877 551 45,978 Operating cost 4,474 4,206 268 37,894 Operating income (loss) 954 671 283 8,084 EUROPE and AMERICA Net sales: Unaffiliated customers 1,474 579 895 12,487 Intersegment 167 2 165 1,415 Total 1,641 581 1,060 13,902 Operating cost 1,571 617 954 13,310 Operating income (loss) 70 (36) 106 592 TOTAL Net sales: Unaffiliated customers 21,062 20,278 784 178,419 Intersegment 2,969 2,181 788 25,155 Total 24,031 22,459 1,572 203,574 Operating cost 21,436 20,177 1,259 181,580 Operating income (loss) 2,595 2,282 313 21,994 ELIMINATION Net sales: Total (2,969) (2,181) (788) 25,155 Operating cost (2,298) 1,592 (3,890) 19,458 Operating income (loss) (671) (589) (82) 5,697 CONSOLIDATED Net sales: Total 21,062 20,278 784 178,419 Operating cost 19,138 18,585 553 162,122 Operating income (loss) 1,924 1,693 231 16,297 (3) Net overseas sales by customer's geographic location JPY million USD thousand For year ended For year ended Change For year ended 31st March 31st March 31st March 2007 2006 2007 Overseas sales: Asia 6,434 6,376 58 54,506 Europe 933 375 558 7,900 Others 629 495 134 5,330 Total 7,996 7,246 750 67,736 Consolidated net sales 21,062 20,278 784 178,419 % of consolidated net sales: Asia 30.5% 31.4% Europe 4.4% 1.8% Others 3.1% 2.4% Total 38.0% 35.7% *Countries are divided in geographical vicinity. *Main countries included in each are as indicated below; Asia - Malaysia, Taiwan, Korea, Hong Kong Europe - Germany, England Others - United States *Overseas sales indicate net sales of the Company and its subsidiaries to customers outside Japan. 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