| Up until FY2005, the Asahi Kasei Group focused on strengthening its corporate structure through a shift to a gGroup Company/Holding Companyh system, in order to achieve gselective diversification.h As a result, we have achieved profitability in all businesses, and successfully improved the company's financial structure. Now, the Group has implemented a management plan covering the period up to FY2010, and is investing its full efforts into gExpanding global businessh and gfurther developing domestic business.h Last year, the Group posted record highs in both sales and operating profits. For details, please refer to the Annual Report on the Asahi Kasei homepage.
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