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40/45 ■In Closing

In closing, as you have seen, we were able to achieve strong results in FY2017, getting us off to an excellent start for the medium-term management plan, VG2.0. For FY2018, there is some uncertainty in several segments of the market. However, I firmly believe that we have developed a self-sustaining growth capability that will allow us to more than offset pockets of weakness. I am confident that we are well positioned. I have no doubts about the core strategy of VG2.0, in which IAB leads the growth of the overall company. By continuing to enhance OMRON’s strengths of Sensing & Control + THINK and a robust customer base of more than 16,000 corporates, our focus remains on raising our game to make us more competitive. I am committed to continuing to provide strong leadership in order to achieve sustainable improvements to corporate value. I sincerely ask for the continued support of investors and shareholders. Thank you.