3. Overview of capital expenditures
Capital expenditures for the fiscal year under review were concentrated in key strategic areas, primarily on new
products and production capacity expansion to help foster the development of new businesses and prepare for
future growth. In addition, Epson made moves to restrain new capital spending and efficiently utilize existing
facilities in an effort to improve cash flow.
As a result of these efforts, total capital expenditures (including property, plant and equipment, software and
lease rights) amounted to ¥38,908 million.
No equipment with a significant impact on production capacity was sold or removed.
Capital expenditures in each business segment are discussed below.
Information-related equipment segment
Investment for commercializing new products such as printers and 3LCD projectors and production capacity
expansion amounted to ¥29,510 million in the fiscal year under review.
Devices and precision products segment
Investment for commercializing new products such as crystal devices, watches and plastic corrective lenses, and
for rationalizing and upgrading and maintaining equipment and facilities for crystal devices, watches and plastic
corrective lenses amounted to ¥6,853 million in the fiscal year under review.
Other businesses and company-wide
Investment in R&D and other activities amounted to ¥2,545 million in the fiscal year under review.