2019_3q_omron_e

8/34 Q1-Q3 Operating Income Analysis (Y/Y)

This waterfall chart shows the major components of change in operating profit between Q3 FY2017 and Q3 FY2018. IAB and HCB continued to drive increases in added value. The increase in fixed manufacturing costs is a function of production capacity increases for IAB, and the optimization of production for EMC, involving in the transfer and consolidation of production facilities. SG&A and R&D expenses both rose on investments for future growth and expenses related to the execution of structural reforms, depressing profits. This covers the Q3 year-to-date results.