OREANDA-NEWS. Toshiba Corporation announced its consolidated results for the first six months (April-September) and the second quarter (July-September) of  fiscal year (FY) 2013, ending March 31, 2014.

Toshiba Group's net sales increased by 353.3 billion yen to 3,039.2 billion yen with all four of its major business segments recording higher sales, most notably Electronic Devices. Consolidated operating income was 105.6 billion yen, an increase of 36.9 billion yen. Although operating income deteriorated in the Digital Products and Home Appliances segments, both secured significant improvements compared to the previous quarter.

The Social Infrastructure segment lowered operating income. The Electronic Devices segment saw a major increase in income and achieved its highest ever first half operating income. Despite a temporary increase in expenditure in the non-operating profit and loss account, income before taxes and noncontrolling interests increased by 9.2 billion yen to 51.9 billion yen, owing to the excellent performance of the Electronic Devices segment.

Net income attributable to shareholders of the Company decreased by 3.6 billion yen to 21.5 billion yen due to increases in income taxes.