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GROUP

NSG Group FY2016 Annual Results

(from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016)

Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.

13 May 2016

Shigeki Mori

Chief Executive Officer

Clemens Miller

Chief Operating Officer

Kenichi Morooka

Chief Financial Officer

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FY2016 Annual Results

(from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016)

Financial Results Business Update FY2017 Forecast

Agenda

Medium-term Plan Update

Summary

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FY2016 Annual Results

(from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016)

Financial Results Business Update FY2017 Forecast

Agenda

Medium-term Plan Update

Summary

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Key Points - April 2015 to March 2016
  • Trading profit continues to improve, as improved Architectural results covered reduction in profitability in Display

  • Exceptional losses reflect market conditions in Display and demand downturns in emerging markets

  • Improving market outlook in Europe

  • Performance improved in Japan

  • Architectural maintained its strong performance in North

    America and South East Asia

  • Automotive continues to suffer from difficult market conditions in South America

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Consolidated Income Statement

(JPY bn)

Revenue

Trading profit

Amortization* Operating profit Exceptional items Finance expenses (net)

Share of JVs and associates Profit/(loss) before taxation Profit/(loss) for the period

Profit/(loss) attributable to owners of the parent

EBITDA

* Amortization arising from the acquisition of Pilkington plc only

** 1.7% based on constant exchange rates

FY2016

629.2

FY2015

626.7

27.2

(7.8)

25.2

(8.4)

19.4

16.8

(35.1)

(18.2)

(3.5)

5.5

(17.9)

0.4

(37.4)

4.8

(47.5)

2.9

(49.8)

1.7

60.3

57.9

Change from FY2015

0%**

8%

4%

Trading profit showing steady improvement

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Change Analysis

Trading profit

30 FY2015

25

20

15

10

5

Total

Sales Vol/Mix

Selling Prices

Input Costs

Other

Total

JPY bn

25.2

(5.1)

1.6

6.2

(0.7)

27.2

0

FY2016

Improvement in Architectural and lower input costs covered Display

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FY2016

FY2015

0.2

5.1

-

13.3

(12.7)

(0.6)

(6.9)

-

(5.2)

(2.1)

(4.7)

(1.3)

(4.3)

(8.9)

(1.5)

-

(35.1)

5.5

Exceptional Items

(JPY bn)

Gain on disposal of non-current assets Gain on reclassification of investments Impairments of non-current assets Impairments of goodwill

Impairments of investment in affiliates Settlement of litigation matters Restructuring costs

Other items

Exceptional losses due to emerging markets and Display business

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Consolidated Cash Flow Summary

(JPY bn)

FY2016

FY2015

FY2014

FY2013

Profit/(loss) for the period

(47.5)

2.9

(15.5)

(33.5)

Depreciation and amortization

40.9

41.7

40.4

36.6

Impairment

24.9

3.5

3.6

9.1

Tax paid

(3.8)

(4.2)

(3.7)

(6.0)

Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment

(0.3)

(5.2)

(0.6)

(0.9)

Gain on reclassification of investment

-

(13.3)

-

-

Others

10.5

(14.7)

(21.5)

(12.8)

Net operating cash flows before movement in working capital

24.7

10.7

2.7

(7.5)

Net change in working capital

Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities

Purchase of property, plant and equipment Others

Net cash outflow from investing activities

Cash flow before financing activities

(2.9)

13.9

15.2

21.7

21.8

24.6

17.9

14.2

(28.2)

(32.6)

(25.7)

(25.6)

1.8

9.4

8.6

18.6

(26.4)

(23.2)

(17.1)

(7.0)

(4.6)

1.4

0.8

7.2

Improvement in sustainable operating cash flow continues

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Key Performance Indicators

31-Mar-16 31-Mar-15 31-Mar-14

Net Debt (JPY bn) 381 374 379

Net Debt/EBITDA 6.3x 6.5x 7.0x

Net Debt/Equity Ratio 3.4 2.0 2.0

FY2016 FY2015 FY2014

EBITDA Interest Cover 3.6x 3.7x 3.7x Operating Return* on Sales 4.3% 4.0% 3.7%

* trading profit

Steady improvement in key Net Debt/EBITA ratio

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FY2016 Annual Results

(from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016)

Financial Results Business Update FY2017 Forecast

Agenda

Medium-term plan Update

Summary

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External Revenue - Group Businesses

¥ 629.2 billion

Auto

North America 14%

Auto Japan

Auto - ROW 5%

Technical 8%

Architectural

Europe

15%

Architectural Japan 11%

9%

Auto Europe 22%

Architectural North America 6%

Architectural - ROW 10%

FY2016

Diversified geographical coverage

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Europe

FY2015 v FY2016

2,000

1,500

1,000

500

0

€m €m

FY2015 FY2016

678698

51 49

1,0291,056

Arch Auto Trading profit

100

80

60

40

20

0

Architectural

  • Increased demand leading to an

    improved pricing environment

  • Profits benefitted from lower input costs, but negatively affected by a cold repair

    Automotive

  • Western Europe light-vehicle sales indicating a sustainable market recovery

  • Robust volumes in AGR

    Improving market outlook

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    Japan

    FY2015 v FY2016

    JPY bn JPY bn

    FY2015 FY2016

    150 10.0

    Architectural

  • Results improved with increased prices and lower input costs

    100

    50

    68 4.6

    7.3

    71

    8.0

    6.0

    4.0

    Automotive

    • Revenues and profits above previous year, despite the fall of light-vehicles sales following revised eco-car incentives

      5456

      2.0

      0

      Arch Auto Trading profit

      0.0

      Performance improved despite modest market conditions

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      North America

      FY2015 v FY2016

      1,200

      1,000

      800

      600

      400

      200

      0

      $m $m

      FY2015 FY2016

      302328

      6379

      730 726

      Arch Auto Trading profit

      120

      100

      80

      60

      40

      20

      0

      Architectural

    • Revenues and profits improved, as volumes increased with strong domestic demand

      Automotive

    • OE revenues in local currency ahead of previous year as market continues to strengthen, but AGR revenues fell

      Markets maintaining their strength

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      Rest of World

      FY2015 v FY2016

      1,000

      800

      600

      400

      200

      0

      $m $m

      FY2015 FY2016

      516 506

      93

      70

      335 278

      Arch Auto Trading profit

      150

      100

      50

      0

      Architectural

    • Profits in South America improved despite a challenging economic environment and a cold repair

    • Robust demand in South East Asia

      Automotive

    • Profits affected by significant decrease in Brazilian light-vehicle sales, as weak market conditions persist

      Improvement in profitability

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      Technical Glass

      FY2015 v FY2016

      JPY bn JPY bn

      FY2015 FY2016

      Technical Glass

      60

      50

      59

      40

      304.9

      20

      10

      50

      0.3

      8.0

      6.0

      4.0

      2.0

      • Display revenues and profits deteriorated due to challenging competitive environment

      • Demand for components used in office printers softened

      • Volumes of glass cord used in engine timing belts were robust, as European automotive markets strengthened

        0

        Revenue Trading profit

        0.0

        Extremely difficult market conditions in Display

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        Joint Ventures and Associates

        FY2016 v FY2015

        (JPY bn)

        FY2016 FY2015

        Share of post-tax profits/(losses) (3.5) 0.4

        • Profits stable at Cebrace, the Group's joint venture in Brazil

        • Improved performance, but continued losses in the Group's Russian joint venture

        • Group's Chinese affiliates suffered with deteriorating results

Demand downturns in Russia and China

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FY2016 Annual Results

(from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016)

Financial Results Business Update FY2017 Forecast

Agenda

Medium-term Plan Update

Summary

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FY2016 Management Review

FY2016:

  • Posted a significant amount of one-off losses, reflecting intensified competitive market situation in Display, and demand downturns in emerging markets

  • Continued to improve trading profit of core businesses

    following recent restructuring and cost reduction measures

  • Made steady progress in the shift to "VA Glass Company" as described in the Medium-term Plan, (MTP) with increased ratio of value-added products

    FY2017:

  • To maintain the strategic approach to increase profit through business improvement and shift to value-added products and services and to focus on accelerating growth strategies.

Strategic approach to remain unchanged to improve profit in FY2017

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Forecast FY2017

620.0

A ctuals FY2016

629.2

34.0

(3.0)

27.2

(7.8)

31.0

19.4

1.0

(18.0)

1.0

(35.1)

(18.2)

(3.5)

15.0

(37.4)

7.0

(47.5)

5.0

(49.8)

FY2017 Forecast

(JPY bn)

Revenue

Trading profit

Amortization* Operating profit Exceptional items Finance expenses (net)

Share of JVs and associates Profit/(loss) before taxation Profit/(loss) for the period

Profit/(loss) attributable to owners of the parent

  • Amortization arising from the acquisition of Pilkington plc only

    Bottom line profit expected to be positive in FY2017

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    FY2017 Forecast and Actions
    • Europe: Gradual recovery in both Architectural and Automotive markets

      • Further reduction of cost base and operational improvement in low-profit facilities, and drive an increase in the VA ratio

    • Japan: Architectural markets stable, and Automotive markets to

      be slightly weaker

      • Increased sales of VA products

    • North America: Robust Architectural and Automotive markets

      • Automotive to focus on operational improvement and AGR

        recovery

    • South America: Architectural markets remain at same level, Automotive markets expected to be at a low level

      • Effect of restructuring in Automotive to be realized

    • South East Asia: VA products to remain strong

    • Technical Glass: Display continues to be sluggish, lenses expected to be impacted by strong Japanese Yen, while other businesses expected to increase sales

    • Joint ventures and Associates: Brazilian market to remain at same level

Necessary actions to be taken for each market

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Plans and Approaches Going Forward
  • Operating Profit: JPY 12 billion improvement (yoy)

    • Benefits from reducing loss making activities

    • Continued profitability recovery in core businesses

    • Reduction in amortization

  • Exceptional Items and JVs & Associates

    • Gain on assets liquidation and efficiency improvement costs anticipated

    • Profits of JVs & Associates to improve JPY 4 billion (yoy)

  • Aim to establish more stable and robust business

    • To generate free cash flow more than JPY 10 billion

    • To continuously review the Group's cost base

    • To reinforce R&D by "selection and focus"

      Aim for stable profitability with operating profit and other improvements

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      FY2016 Annual Results

      (from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016)

      Financial Results Business Update FY2017 Forecast

      Agenda

      Medium-term Plan Update

      Summary

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      MTP - Target and Action Plan
      • Target

        • Achieve financial sustainability

        • Start transformation into a VA Glass Company

      • Financial Target (FY2018)

        • Net debt / EBITDA : 3x

          ROS: 8%*

      • Action Plans to achieve targets

        • Increase in value-added product share

        • Maximize utilization of existing assets

      • Approach

        • Architectural + Automotive : improve profitability

        • Technical Glass: grow with existing businesses and new products, focus on R&D

*Operating Profit before amortization and exceptionals

Establish financial sustainability and start transformation into

VA Glass Company

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MTP - Progress

Trading profit (JPY bn)

ROS (Target 8%)

Net Debt (JPY bn)

Net Debt/EBITDA

(Target x3)

30

25 3.7%

20

15 22.4

10

5

4.0%

25.2

4.3% 5%

4%

27.2

3%

2%

1%

400

300

200

100

7.0

6.5

379 374

381

6.3

8.0

6.0

4.0

2.0

0

FY14 FY15 FY16

0% 0

FY14 FY15 FY16

0.0

  • Trading profit improved in two consecutive years (FY2015 and FY2016)

    • Trading profit is showing an improving trend

  • Net debt/EBITDA and ROS ratios show improvement, while net debt

flat

Financial KPIs showing modest improvement

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Upsides and Downsides against MTP

Down sides

  • Market Assumptions

    • Lower volume & prices in Europe and South America

    • More challenging Display glass market with new entrants

  • Cost: Slower operational efficiency improvement in Automotive North America and Europe

Up sides

  • VA Ratio: Architectural Glass on plan but delayed in Display. Overall on plan

    • FY14: about 33% => FY16: slightly below 40%

  • Market: North America Architectural markets robust

  • Input cost: Significantly lower energy cost

Downturns in some markets and delays in efficiency improvement but VA shift on schedule; benefits from lower energy cost

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Actions Taken

Actions taken in key issue areas

  • Display:

    • Mothballing of thin glass float line in Vietnam

      Aimed for inventory and fixed cost reduction and better

      utilization of the line in Japan

    • Sales expansion of value-added new composition glass, glanovaTM

  • Automotive Glass in South America:

    • Consolidation of two Automotive sites in Brazil Aimed for fixed cost reduction

    • Aftermarket development

  • Automotive Glass in Europe and North America:

    • Focused on operational efficiency and productivity recovery

      and VA products sales expansion

      Expansion of VA (value-added) Products (Rf. Appendices)

      Actions taken and VA shift leading to certain progress

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      MTP - Strategic Direction
  • Preparing for the growth phase by VA shift acceleration and reinforced R&D by "selection and focus"

  • Expediting productivity improvement

  • Overhead cost reduction in coming two years

  • Steady reduction of net debt and finance cost with asset liquidation, solid management of working capital and capital expenditure, and operating cash flow increase.

    No change to strategic direction

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    Key Approaches by Business

    Architectural Provide value through

    glass expertise to meet expanding market needs

    Shift from commodity to VA

    Automotive

    (OE) Expand VA products adapting to car technology evolution

    (AGR) Create new growth by

    providing good services

    Excellent Gemba + VA shift

    Unique

    service values

    Technical Create new growth in Glass ICT and various

    industrial fields

    R&D

    Marketing

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    MTP - Next Steps
  • Financial KPIs showing modest improvement

  • Acceleration is necessary

  • The Group will perform an assessment of its performance against its MTP and consider any actions that now need to be taken to ensure that the Group continues to move towards achievement of its MTP objectives

  • The results of this assessment are expected to be communicated alongside the Group's second quarter results for FY2017

More specific explanation at FY2017 Q2 announcement

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FY2016 Annual Results

(from 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016)

Financial Results Business Update FY2017 Forecast

Agenda

Medium-term Plan Update

Summary

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Summary
  • Trading profit continues to improve, as improved Architectural results covered reduction in profitability in Display

  • Exceptional losses reflect market conditions in Display and demand downturns in emerging markets

  • Forecast FY2017 operating profit to improve by 12 billion yen, reflecting the exit from loss-making activities, profitability improvements in core businesses, and

    a reduction in amortization of intangible assets

  • Comprehensive update of the Medium-term Plan (MTP) to be communicated alongside the FY2017 Q2 results

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    Notice

    The projections contained in this document are based on information currently

    available to us and certain assumptions that we consider to be reasonable. Hence the actual results may differ. The major factors that may affect the results are the economic environment in major markets (such as Europe, Japan, the U.S. and Asia), product supply/demand shifts, and currency exchange fluctuations.

    Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.

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    Appendices

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    Revenue by Business

    FY2016 v FY2015

    (JPY bn)

    FY 2016

    FY 2015

    Change from FY 2015

    Architectural

    262.6

    252.9

    9.7

    Europe

    92.2

    94.5

    (2.3)

    Japan

    70.5

    68.4

    2.1

    North America

    39.3

    33.2

    6.1

    Rest of World

    60.6

    56.8

    3.8

    Automotive

    316.3

    314.0

    2.3

    Europe

    139.5

    143.4

    (3.9)

    Japan

    56.4

    53.5

    2.9

    North America

    87.0

    80.3

    6.7

    Rest of World

    33.4

    36.8

    (3.4)

    Technical

    49.5

    58.7

    (9.2)

    Europe

    8.0

    8.0

    0.0

    Japan

    24.5

    31.5

    (7.0)

    North America

    1.2

    1.2

    0.0

    Rest of World

    15.8

    18.0

    (2.2)

    Other Operations

    0.8

    1.1

    (0.3)

    Europe

    0.1

    0.1

    0.0

    Japan

    0.7

    1.0

    (0.3)

    North America

    0.0

    0.0

    0.0

    Rest of World

    0.0

    0.0

    0.0

    Total

    629.2

    626.7

    2.5

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    Trading profit

    FY2016 v FY2015

    (JPY bn)

    FY 2016

    Change

    FY 2015

    from

    FY 2015

    by SBU

    Architectural

    24.6

    17.0

    7.6

    Automotive

    9.8

    9.4

    0.4

    Technical

    0.3

    4.9

    (4.6)

    Other Operations

    (7.5)

    (6.1)

    (1.4)

    Total

    27.2

    25.2

    2.0

    by Region

    5.2

    6.0

    (0.8)

    Europe

    Japan

    1.3

    5.0

    (3.7)

    North America

    9.2

    6.5

    2.7

    Rest of World

    11.5

    7.7

    3.8

    Total

    27.2

    25.2

    2.0

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    FY2016

    FY2015

    Change from FY 2015

    812.1

    920.1

    (108.0)

    571.4

    653.0

    (81.6)

    176.4

    206.4

    (30.0)

    258.9

    293.5

    (34.6)

    136.1

    153.1

    (17.0)

    240.7

    267.1

    (26.4)

    55.1

    67.7

    (12.6)

    185.6

    199.4

    (13.8)

    700.1

    734.1

    (34.0)

    285.9

    266.9

    19.0

    143.5

    115.2

    28.3

    142.4

    151.7

    (9.3)

    414.2

    467.2

    (53.0)

    293.4

    327.5

    (34.1)

    120.8

    139.7

    (18.9)

    112.0

    186.0

    (74.0)

    103.1

    175.7

    (72.6)

    8.9

    10.3

    (1.4)

    812.1

    920.1

    (108.0)

    Consolidated Balance Sheet

    (JPY bn)

    Assets

    Non-current assets Goodwill & intangible assets Property, plant and equipment Other

    Current assets

    Cash and cash equivalents Other

    Liabilities

    Current liabilities Financial liabilities Other

    Non-current liabilities

    Financial liabilities Other

    Equity

    Shareholders' equity Non-controlling interests

    Total liabilities and equity

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    Depreciation & Amortization, CAPEX

    (JPY bn)

    FY 2012

    FY 2013

    FY 2014

    FY 2015

    FY 2016

    Depreciation and Amortization

    38.7

    36.6

    40.4

    41.7

    40.9

    Capital expenditures

    34.7

    26.0

    31.6

    36.6

    28.2

    R&D expenditures

    8.0

    7.3

    7.9

    8.2

    9.8

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    Average rates used:

    FY2015

    FY2016

    FY2017

    Forecast

    JPY/GBP

    177

    181

    160

    JPY/USD

    110

    120

    110

    JPY/EUR

    139

    132

    130

    Closing rates used: JPY/GBP

    178

    161

    JPY/USD

    120

    113

    JPY/EUR

    130

    127

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    Assumptions

    41

    EU Economic Indices - Architectural

    Production output stabilised in 2013 but at a low level; a mixed picture but

    majority EU countries seen a higher output in 2015 compared to 2014

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    EU Economic Indices - Architectural

    Production output stabilised in 2013 but at a low level; a mixed picture but

    majority EU countries seen a higher output in 2015 compared to 2014

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    EU Economic Indices - Automotive

    Western Europe Light Vehicle Build

    Millions

    16.00

    15.00

    14.00

    13.00

    12.00

    11.00

    10.00

    2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

    Calendar Year

    Source: : IHS Apr 2015, LMC Mar 2015

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    Long-term Strategic Vision

    VA Glass Company

    Our aim is to:

    • Consolidate our trusted reputation as a glass specialist

    • Work closely with our customers in a range of global industries to deliver values required by our customers through our products and services

    • Transform our flat glass business, moving from a traditional commodity business model towards one increasingly focused on value-added products and services

Pursue business with focus on value-added products and services

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Medium-term Plan (MTP)

Achieved

Long-term strategic vision

MTP

  • Establishing a sound financial position is the main objective of the next step

  • Continue to maintain focus on profit improvement

    • Our restructuring

programs over the past two years have restored profitability

  • Increase VA ratio

    Longer term

    • Financial sustainability will establish basis for top-line growth

      Profitability restored Financial SustainabilityGrowth

      FY12 - FY14 Medium Term Plan FY15-FY18

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      Longer term FY19 -

      FY15:Year to 31 March 2015

      46

      Actions Taken

      VA (value-added) Products

      • Architectural Glass

        • Proprietary online coating technology

          Thin film solar, low-e, digital signage, anti-reflection, etc.

        • Vacuum glass (SpaciaTM), OptiwhiteTM, etc.

      • Automotive Glass:

        • Solar control and lightweight glazing, lightweight, Head-up displays, camera censors, functional antennas, etc.

      • Technical Glass:

        • Development of new composition thin glass, glanovaTM, joint development of glass flake, battery separator for Idling Stop- Start, High Tensile Strength glasscord, etc.

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Brief Guide to NSG Group

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NSG Today
  • One of the world's largest manufacturers of glass and glazing products for the Architectural, Automotive and Technical Glass sectors

    • World leader in float glass technology and coatings

    • Supplying the world's leading vehicle manufacturers

    • Leading player in thin glass for displays, lenses and light guides for printers and glasscord, etc.

  • Principal operations in 28 countries, with sales in over 130 countries

  • Ownership/interests in 46 float lines worldwide

  • Approximately 27,000 employees globally

(Reference) Consolidated revenue: JPY 629 billion (FY2016)

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Company History

Nov 1918

Obtained the flat glass technology (Colburn process) rom Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Corporation of the United States.

Established as America Japan Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. with its head office in Osaka.

Jan 1931

Changed the company name to Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.

Feb 1965

Installed a new float glass manufacturing process at the Maizuru Plant in Kyoto, Japan.

Nov 1968

Developed "SELFOC®" (Joint Development with NEC Corporation).

Nov 1971

Established Malaysian Sheet Glass Sdn Bhd in Malaysia.

Mar 1995

Established Vietnam Float Glass Co., Ltd.

Oct 1997

Developed "Spacia™" vacuum glazing.

Oct 2001

Affiliated with Pilkington Plc. under the equity method.

Jul 2004

Changed the registered address of head office from Osaka to Kaigain, Minato-ku, Tokyo.

Jun 2006

Acquired the remaining 80% equity of Pilkington Plc. and made it a subsidiary.

Feb 2007

Changed the registered address of head office to Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo.

Jun 2008

Changed the Board to the "Company with Committees" structure.

Apr 2011

Adopted the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

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Global Float Operations

Russia 1

1 Ramenskoye

China 15

Changshu, Tianjin and 13 others

UK 1

1St Helens

Poland 1

1 Sandomierz

USA 5

2 Rossford

  1. Ottawa

    Germany 4

    2 Gladbeck

  2. Weiherhammer

Colombia 1

Italy 2

Japan 4

2 Chiba

2 Maizuru

Vietnam 3

2 Laurinburg

  1. Bogota 2 San Salvo

    1 VFG (Bac Ninh)

  2. VGI (Ba Ria Vung Tau)

Chile 1

1 Concepcion

Brazil 5

1 Caçapava

  1. Barra Velha

    3 Jacarei

    Malaysia 2

  2. MSG (Johore Bahru)

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Argentina 1

1 Llavallol

FY2016 Annual Results

Operated by NSG Group 26 Operated by Associates 20 Total 46

(Data : as at FY2015) 51

Global Automotive Operations

Tampere Laitila

Collingwood Rossford Shelbyville Versailles Mexicali

San Salvo Sagunto

Witten

Aken

Sandomierz

Chimielow

Maizuru Tochigi Kyoto

Tianjin

Caçapava

Guilin Sungai Buloh

Vizag

Munro

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FY2016 Annual Results 52

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