Fact Book 2003(Year ended March 31, 2003)

Research and Development Expenditures

Millions of yen

1999.03 2000.03 2001.03 2002.03 2003.03 2004.03 Plan. R & D Expenditures 48,428 53,086 58,831 67,665 80,075 83,000 　Change from previous period -2.8% 9.6% 10.8% 15.0% 18.3% 3.7% 　Percentage of Net sales 5.3% 5.3% 5.2% 5.5% 5.7% 5.5%