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20112012201620172018(Forecast)19921991FY199319941995199619971998199920002001200320022004200520062007201320142015200920082010(Fiscal year ended / ending March 31)¥16,595 million¥4,687 million¥20,000 millionConsumer electronicsFoodAutomobilesLogisticsDaily necessitiesSemiconductorsPrintingPharmaceuticalsElectronicComponentsAdvertisementStationeryLCDsArchitecture / Interior5LINTEC ANNUAL REPORT 2017Stable Business Structure That Is Not Susceptible to Market Volatility in Any Single IndustryIn recent years, the earnings drivers among LINTEC’s diverse range of products have been products for the semiconductor, electronic component, and LCD industries, which have undergone rapid market growth. Meanwhile, sales and prot uctuations have been compara-tively small for mainstay adhesive materials for labels used for food, daily necessities, pharmaceuticals, stationery, and consumer elec-tronics, and these products can be seen as foundation business that provides a rm underpinning for our earnings.The production of a wide range of products in growth and founda-tion businesses and sales to a broad range of industries without reliance on any particular industry are the distinguishing characteris-tics of our business structure. The resulting steady earnings that are not susceptible to market volatility in any single industry are one of our strengths.27 consecutive years of operating income