Miyoshi

Still, Mr. Miyoshi said he expects global demand for nuclear power will continue to grow in the long run.

Hitachi Profit Jumps, But Forecast Uncertain Juro Osawa 2011

"Continued disruption to the supply chain is the biggest challenge this fiscal year," Mr. Miyoshi said.

Hitachi Profit Jumps, But Forecast Uncertain Juro Osawa 2011

"Profitability is steadily improving in every segment," said Executive Vice President Takashi Miyoshi.

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Mr. Miyoshi said the company may be able to tap into expected post-quake demand for power-generating equipment and other infrastructure-related services.

Hitachi Profit Jumps, But Forecast Uncertain Juro Osawa 2011

"The quake affected all of our business segments in various ways," said Executive Vice President Takashi Miyoshi .

Hitachi Profit Jumps, But Forecast Uncertain Juro Osawa 2011

"Last year we were tossed about by the earthquake and the Thai flooding," said Hitachi Executive Vice President Takashi Miyoshi .

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"If the yen further strengthens, we wouldn't be able to keep producing what we'd like to produce in Japan," said Mr. Miyoshi, adding that he welcomed the Japanese government's yen-selling intervention on Monday.

Hitachi Net Profit Drops 33% Juro Osawa 2011

"In price competition overseas, the strong yen is a huge disadvantage," Hitachi Executive Vice President Takashi Miyoshi said at a press conference for the company's earnings.

Hitachi Net Profit Drops 33% Juro Osawa 2011

The Thai flooding has affected four Hitachi group factories, including one making refrigerator parts, but the impact from disrupted supply chains is more worrying, Mr. Miyoshi said.

Hitachi Net Profit Drops 33% Juro Osawa 2011

Mr. Miyoshi said that the company's nuclear-power business may temporarily face delays in plant-construction plans, which could weigh on earnings from the business segment for the current fiscal year.

Hitachi Profit Jumps, But Forecast Uncertain Juro Osawa 2011