page 1 7 consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 30 september 2004 highlights fh business results overview seiko corporation reported a net sales of 100 2 billion yen 3 increase from same period in previous year domestic were 60 5 decline while overseas grew by to 39 9 market optical products saw an as result positive effect consolidation pentax brand disappointing remaining segments particularly poor precision which is comprised mainly electronic devices and semiconductors pressure price competition other factors november 2003 millions thousands us dollars 276 902 981 99 007 operating income 375 48 402 6 177 ordinary 949 53 570 065