METALART CORPORATION Business Report FY2010
Business Highlights
Financial Overview |
(in millions of JPY) |
FY2010 | FY2009 | Rate of Change (%) | Factors | |
Overall | ||||
Sales | 26,056 | 21,647 | 20.4 | - |
Operating income | 1,587 | 789 | 101.1 | - |
Ordinary income | 1,545 | 770 | 100.6 | - |
Net income | 872 | 516 | 69.0 | - |
Automotive Components | ||||
Sales | 16,429 | 16,118 | 1.9 | - In Japan, sales decreased year-on-year after the eco car incentive program ended in the third quarter. - Sales overseas were buoyed by strong sales of compact vehicles in emerging markets especially in Asia, which offset the decrease in the domestic market. |
>>>Financial Forecast for the Next Fiscal Year(Sales, Operating Income etc.)
Performance Forecast |
(in millions of JPY) |
FY2011 Forecast |
FY2010 Result |
Rate of Change (%) |
|
Sales | 26,000 |
26,056 |
(0.2) |
Operating income |
1,550 | 1,587 | (2.3) |
Ordinary income |
1,550 | 1,545 | 0.3 |
Net income |
850 | 872 | (2.5) |
R&D
R&D Activities
- Aiming to ensure the world's top-level product accuracy and cost efficiency in the area of connecting rods and gears, which are its major products, the Company made the most of the 3D design and analysis technology, energy saving production technology, as well as the 3D inspection technology. In order to achieve this, the Company's technical unit, production unit, and quality assurance unit are working closely with each other.Licensing of Technology from Other Companies
(As of Mar. 31, 2011)
Partners | Country | Technology | The term of a contract |
PT Menara Terus Makmur | Indonesia | Manufacturing technology for forged products | Oct. 1996 - (Automatic renewal) |
Investment Activities
Capital Expenditure |
(in millions of JPY) |
FY2010 | FY2009 | FY2008 | |
Overall | 361 |
318 | 836 |
- The Company focused its investment activities on areas where long term growth can be expected, which contribute to a significant increase in sales and profitability. It also aimed to save labor costs and enhance operational efficiency.