In the info-communications field, the expansion of broadband services is expected to continue, while the shift from legacy fixed-line services to IP-based services, as well as broadcast convergence, involving integration of fixed-line and mobile communications, or of communications and broadcasting, are anticipated to progress rapidly. Moreover,the NTT Group started its NGN business service in select areas in March 2008, and various telecommunications companies are expected to launch a variety of broadband and ubiquitous services.    In this business environment, the Kyowa Exeo Group will continue adding to its expertise in ENGINEERING-SOLUTIONS, the core area of the company's business, by increasing construction capabilities for fiber-access networks,which are expected to continue expanding, and by promoting enhanced construction efficiency in addition to building up our design, construction, and maintenance platform to meet diverse customer demand in such areas as video-delivery services. Moreover, in preparation for further NGN development, we will train engineers to facilitate a smooth shift from legacy networks while also bolstering our construction capabilities.    In the area of mobile communications, we will thoroughly enhance our construction capabilities in response to the anticipated implementation of new standards accommodating higher speeds and larger volumes of data, as well as the increase in workload coinciding with revisions in the allocation of frequencies. Following the trend toward active capital investment by telecommunications companies, we will proactively engage in business activities targeting these companies while further strengthening our construction capabilities across Japan to expand our business domain.    In the SYSTEM-SOLUTIONS business segment, we are focusing management resources on projects with high added value where we have a strong competitive edge, such as applications integration and the creation of billing systems. We are also continuing to strengthen our business capabilities while we expand high-added-value operational areas.    In addition to the aforementioned measures, we will continue with innovative reforms and move forward with further selection and concentration in growth areas while working to bolster the Group's management structure.    In fiscal 2008, Kyowa Exeo anticipates a 1.4% rise in total orders received to ¥302,000 million, a 2.5% increase in net sales to ¥295,000 million, a 4.9% increase in operating income to ¥17,200 million, and a 3.6% decrease in net income to ¥10,300 million, in comparison to fiscal 2007.