annual report 200220 management s discussion and analysis overview during fiscal 2002 ended march 31 the us economy slowed after bursting of it bubble operating environment deteriorated rapidly following september 11 terrorist attacks feeling impact downturn in economies europe asia outside japan also lost speed stagnant personal consumption slumping related demand conspired to prolong economic malaise net sales increased 2 1 year on or 19 8 billion 954 7 174 million by geographic segment fell 12 5 397 6 990 attributable weak consumer spending falling prices although there were some difficulties market due slowing fallout from climbed 3 282 127 helped billions yen professional components entertainment electronics & devices softwares medias other business total 641 78 49 177 0 9 percentage 67
