manufacture and marketing of electronic components, semiconductor parts and telecommunications equipment. The Group's activities are carried out through four divisions: Fine ceramics group, Electronic device group, Equipment group and Other. Fine ceramics group contains fine ceramic parts, semiconductor parts, cutting tools, jewelry, solar energy products and applied ceramic products. The electronic device group contains electronic components and thin-film products. The equipment group consists of telecommunications equipment, information equipment and optical instruments. The other consist of telecommunication network systems, financial services such as leasing, credit financing, office rental services and other services.