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	When was Toyobo established?
	Toyobo Co., Ltd. was founded as a textile company in 1882. Over the years, the Company has adapted its business in accordance with the changing times. The most recent facet of this adaptation is a concentration of management resources in the fields of Films and Functional Polymers, Industrial Materials, and Life Science, specialty businesses that draw on Toyobo's unique core technologies in polymerization, modification, processing and biotechnology. With this focus, we have moved into an era of accelerating growth. Please click here for the detail. Toyobo's Profile.
	What is Toyobo's corporate philosophy?
	Toyobo remains faithful to the personal motto of its founder: Junri-Sokuyu ("Adhering to Reason Leads to Prosperity"). This principle runs continuously through Toyobo's approach to corporate social responsibility (CSR), compliance, and corporate governance. It has remained a guiding spirit in Toyobo's transformation into a manufacturer of high-function products. Please click here for the detail. Toyobo's Corporate Philosophy.
	What corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities is Toyobo engaged in?
	The Toyobo Group, recognizing that companies are members of society, actively should fulfill its social responsibilities in order to continue to be a trusted corporation. We contribute to the creation of a sound, sustainable society by providing it with useful products and services. Please click here for the detail. Toyobo's CSR Charter.
	What is the status of Toyobo's corporate governance initiatives?
	To respond to the changing times and improve sustainable corporate value, Toyobo has established the policies of (1) ensuring timeliness and accuracy in decision-making, (2) ensuring transparency in management, and (3) emphasizing fairness. Based on these principles, we are working to strengthen group governance, as well as our risk management and compliance structures. Please click here for the detail. Toyobo's Corporate Governance.

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	What were the financial results?
	(¥ Billion)   FY 3/07 (ended March 31, 2007) FY 3/08 (ended March 31, 2008) FY 3/09 (ended March 31, 2009) Net sales 426.7 431.4 367.3 Operating income (%) 30.4 7.1% 27.1 6.3% 11.2 3.1% Net income 13.5 4.7 -12.5
	What were the results of each business segment?
	(¥ Billion) Segment   FY 3/07 (ended March 31, 2007) FY 3/08 (ended March 31, 2008) FY 3/09 (ended March 31, 2009) Films and Functional Polymers Net Sales Operating income 124.6 15.3 134.6 13.7 122.3 4.3 Industrial Materials Net Sales Operating income 74.4 5.9 76.1 5.5 74.7 4.1 Life Science Net Sales Operating income 32.6 5.6 34.0 5.1 33.1 3.0 Textiles Net Sales Operating income 149.6 4.4 142.5 3.8 111.7 1.4 Other Businesses Net Sales Operating income 45.4 2.5 44.2 2.6 25.4 1.9 Elimination or Corporate Net Sales Operating income -3.2 -3.7 -3.5 Consolidated Net Sales Operating income 426.7 30.4 431.4 27.1 367.3 11.2
	When will Toyobo's next financial results be announced?
	At May 10, 2010, we will announce FY 3/10.

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	What is Toyobo's securities code?
	"3101" for the Tokyo and Osaka stock exchange.
	How many shares of common stock in Toyobo are currently issued and outstanding, and how many shareholders does the Company have?
	As of March 31, 2009, 699,027,598 shares of common stock in Toyobo were issued and outstanding, and the Company had 101,555 shareholders. Please click here for the detail. Investor Information
	When is the registration deadline for dividend payment?
	March 31 for the year-end.
	When is Toyobo's next general meeting of shareholders?
	Generally it is held in June. For more details and updates, Please confirm our IR Calendar site. Please click here for the detail. IR Calendar

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