annual report 2006 year ended march 31 02 forward looking statements the plans and strategies regarding yamaha s future prospects presented in this have been drawn up by company manage ment based on information available at current time therefore are subject to risks uncertainties accordingly our actual performance may differ significantly from predictions depending changes operating economic environments demand trends value of key currencies such as us dollar euro technological advancements developments intellectual property litigation financial highlights 03 creating kando together 12 message shareholders 16 segments a glance 18 review operations musical instruments 22 av it 26 electronic equipment metal products 28 lifestyle related 30 recreation 32 others 34 r&d 38 emphasis corporate social responsibility csr management 44 board directors auditors executive officers 46 section 76 history 78 network 79 investor page index for net sales income end total assets equity per share data cash dividends number employees