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News Release

February 10, 1998

Revised business forecast for fiscal 1997

Hitachi, Ltd. hereby revises its business forecast for fiscal 1997 which ends March 31, 1998 as follows.

1. Unconsolidated forecast Yen (millions)

Fiscal 1997Fiscal 1996 results (B)
Revised forecast
(A)
(A) / (B)
X100
Previous forecast*
Net sales4,050,00094%4,150,0004,310,787
Ordinary income15,00018%70,00084,318
Net income5,000 9%50,00058,018

* The previous forecast was released in October 1997.

- Factors relating to the revision of the forecast -

While large computers are doing well, as in fiscal 1996 prices of semiconductor memories have fallen more than expected, resulting in a major deterioration in the state of sales and income. In addition, the weak Japanese economy and the dampening effect of the increase in the consumption tax in Japan have had a major impact on the wide range of consumer products. Thus, the outlook is that results will fall far short of the previous forecast.

2. Consolidated forecast Yen (millions)

Fiscal 1997Fiscal 1996 results (B)
Revised forecast (A)(A) / (B) X100Previous forecast*
Net sales8,430,00099%8,550,0008,523,100
Income before income taxes150,00057%265,000263,324
Net income20,00023%89,00088,331

* The previous forecast was released in November 1997.


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