Company Profile For Sharp Corporation

Sharp Corporation is a Japan-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of electronic telecommunication devices, electronic machines and components. The Company operates in two business divisions. The Electronics Equipment division offers audio and video (AV)/communication products, including liquid crystal color televisions, projectors, compact disc (CD) players and various telephones; electric appliances, including refrigerators, microwaves, air conditioners, as well as information equipment, such as personal computers (PCs), digital dictionaries, calculators, liquid crystal color monitors, information displays and copy machines. It also offers software. The Electronic Component division provides liquid related products such as liquid crystal display (LCD) modules, solar batteries, as well as other electronic components, such as parts for satellite broadcasting, regulators and optical sensors, among others.

BRIEF: For the six months ended 30 September 2009, Sharp Corporation's revenues decreased 18% to Y1.289T. The Company's net loss totaled Y17.72B, vs. an income of Y28.01B. Revenues reflect decreased sales from consumer & information products and electronic components business segments. Net loss also suffers from unfavorable gross and operating margin rates, and the absence of Y18.52B gains on sale of affiliated securities.