Sales to outside customers increased significantly to 78,751 million yen
(up 11.3% year-on-year).
Sales mainly in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Indonesia maintained high growth.
Regarding the performance of particular products, sunscreens, eye drops,
"Hadalabo," and "Selsun" antidandruff shampoo are among
those that contributed to the increase in sales.
Segment profit (operating profit basis) increased significantly to 12,028
million yen (up 15.7% year-on-year) owing to the impact of an increase
in sales.