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## Segment Information 

## Metal Building Material Business 

In the year ended March 31, 2010, the segment recorded lower sales and earn- ings: net sales fell to ¥368.8 billion and operating income declined to ¥17.9 billion. Although the Group worked to expand sales such as by strengthening its line of Inplus  soundproofing and insulating inner window systems, the performance decline reflected the impact of sluggish housing starts. 

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## Plumbing Fixtures Business 

Segment sales declined to ¥282.8 billion, despite efforts to expand sales, which included conducting a full model change for high-end SATIS  tankless toilets. The top-line decline resulted from lackluster bathroom unit and kitchen system sales due to the construction of fewer new condominiums. However, segment oper- ating income climbed 121.1% to ¥8.4 billion, due to cost-cutting activities centered on SG&A expenses. 

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## Other Building Materials and Equipment Business 

The segment saw sales decline to ¥155.2 billion and it recorded an operat- ing loss of ¥1.4 billion due to sluggish growth caused by lower investment in construction. 

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## Distribution and Retail Business 

The segment worked to improve profit- ability through improvements to opera- tional efficiency, as well as by opening two Super Viva Home large-scale home centers. As a result, net sales rose to ¥134.2 billion and operating income increased to ¥3.9 billion. 

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## Housing, Real Estate and Other Businesses 

This segment experienced a difficult environment for generating earnings, reflecting structural changes in the solu- tions business, in addition to lackluster housing investment and real estate mar- kets. Net sales declined to ¥51.9 billion and the segment posted an operating loss of ¥1.1 billion. 

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