Asahi Glass Expects Record Op Profit In Fy04

In July this year, it started supplying sixth-generation LCD glass substrates to SHARP CORP.

* This will help Asahi Glass post a 71 billion yen operating profit, accounting for more than half the group profit

* Sales of glass are expanding for highly profitable items such as those used for automobiles and construction.

SUMMARY

Asahi Glass expects to book record operating profit of US$1.3 bln for year ending Dec. 31