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Net sales: ¥31,791 million (down 23.7% YoY)
Industrial sewing machines
Although the demand for capital investment in the sewing industry showed signs of
recovery starting in the second half of fiscal 2009, net sales were ¥16,599 million, down 13.1%
compared to the previous year.
Machine tools
Although the demand for capital investment recovered rapidly in the second half of fiscal 2009, net
sales declined 32.7% from the previous year, to ¥15,192 million.
Operating loss: ¥2,673 million
Despite improved profitability through cost reductions and other measures, sales in fiscal 2009 were
significantly lower than the previous year, resulting in an operating loss. (The operating loss was ¥845
million in the previous year.)
Net sales: ¥45,060 million
Boosted by increased sales in the online karaoke business through the acquisition of the BMB Corp.,
net sales were ¥45,060 million, an increase of 15.0% compared to last year.
Operating income: ¥1,085 million
As a result of decreased selling, general and administrative expenses, operating income was ¥1,085
million, an increase of 30.4% compared to the previous fiscal year.
Machinery and Solution (M&S) Business
Others
PR-650 Embroidery Machine
The PR-650, a six-needle, single-head embroidery
machine, incorporates the user-friendly functions
of a home-use Brother machine with the versatility,
speed and professional finish of a commercial
model. The PR-650 is a perfect choice for people
who are starting out or expanding their home-
based embroidery businesses.
KE-430F Electronic Direct-Drive Lockstitch Bar Tacker
From foundation garments to denim wear, the
industrial-grade KE-430F provides attractive stitches
with consistent finishing and thread trimming. The
direct-drive mechanism greatly reduces power
transmission loss, resulting in energy efficiency and
improved productivity.
TC-S2D CNC Tapping Center
This numerically controlled machine tool is used
for machining parts for automobiles, two-wheeled
vehicles and IT-related products and parts.
Its remodeled revolving mechanism for magazine
tool installation makes it possible to exchange tools
in far less time than with previous models, thus
improving productivity.
(¥ billion) (¥ billion)
67.8
41.7
31.8
9.9
-2.7
-0.8
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Net Sales (left)
0
3
6
9
12
15
0
15
30
45
60
75
Machine tools
Industrial sewing machines
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Operating Income (
loss
) (
right
)
Fiscal years ended March 31
201020092008
52.1
1.4
0.8
1.1
39.2
45.1
0
15
30
45
60
(¥ billion)
Fiscal years ended March 31
201020092008
(¥ billion)
1.5
3.0
•
Net Sales (left)
•
Operating Income (
right
)
Personal and Home Machinery and Solution
7Brother Annual Report 2010