December 22, 2010 Kaneko Chairman and President Regular Meeting

(Moderator)

Thank you for waiting. The 62nd regular press conference is about to begin.

 

(Chairman and President)

Thank you for gathering at the busy place at the end of the year. Today we have a total of 5 topics. I would like to talk about the topics first, and then I would like to ask questions from everyone.

The first is the current state of the business. Toll revenue in November was 37,333 million yen, up 0.9% from the same month the year before. The breakdown is 34,692 million yen for the high speed, an increase of 3.2%, and Hiyu decreased by 2,641 million yen, a 22.2%. On the other hand, the average number of traffic in November was 2,034,000 units, an increase of 14.3% from the same month of the previous year.
The breakdown is that the daily average for high speed is 1,521,000 units, an increase of 8.5%, and for Hirai is 513,000 units, an increase of 36.0%.
In terms of the number of passing vehicles, in addition to an increase due to free social experiments centering on general toll roads, the number of toll sections such as highways has also increased compared to last year, resulting in an overall increase of 14.3% compared to last year. On the other hand, toll revenue also increased slightly compared to last year due to an increase in the number of vehicles passing through toll sections such as highways.
The ETC discount amount for this month was 30.4 billion yen, an increase of 0.8% compared to 30.2 billion yen for the same month of the previous year. The discount rate is about 44.9%.

Next is the construction situation.
Mei-Nikan Expressway of Nagoya-minami scheduled to open between JCT from Takabari JCT, but we become the end of this fiscal year, the current pavement, signs, and carried out the construction of the facility relationship, there are at the stage of the end of the stuffing. In the future, the opening date will be decided based on discussions and adjustments with related organizations while making progress on the remaining construction. We will inform you as soon as the opening date is decided.

Next is the situation of ETC. Usage status of ETC excluding free social experiment section. From December 3 to December 9 most recently, the average daily number of passengers decreased by 2.8% compared to November 5 to November 11, but the average daily usage rate is 88.4% to 88.7%, 0.3 It has increased by%. By weekday, the average usage rate on weekdays was 88.4% to 88.8%, an increase of 0.4%, and the average usage rate on weekends and holidays was 88.5% to 88.5%, an increase of 0.1%. doing. The cumulative number of vehicle-mounted devices installed at the end of November increased by 0.8% compared to the end of October, increasing by 260,000 to approximately 33.80 million.

Next is the status of the service area. Sales in the service area in November were 13,763 million yen, a year-on-year increase of 105.0%. By road, the Higashi-Meihan Expressway Han Express was particularly good at 142.5% and Kisei Road at 134.4%.
Higashi-Meihan Expressway Expressway is well received by many customers for its Expersa office, and we believe that Iseido and Kiseido are the effects of free social experimentation.
Breaking down sales by division, the food and beverage sales division increased 105.2% year-on-year to ¥ 524 million.
A further breakdown of the Food & Beverage & Food Sales Division is that the Food & Beverage Division increased 1056% year-on-year to 156 million yen, and the Food-Sales Division 105.5% year-on-year to increase 368 million yen. .
Next, in the service sector, rest-in baths and baths were 74.6% lower than the previous year, down 9 million yen, partly due to the effects of large-scale improvements.
In the GS division, the refueling volume was 101.8% over the previous year, exceeding the previous year, and the unit price difference was also 9 yen, so sales were up 105.1% year on year, an increase of 143 million yen. The above is the current business situation in November.

Next, I will announce on the 3rd of this month, but since the year-end and New Year holidays are approaching, I will explain the traffic congestion forecast again.
First of all, this holiday special discount for the year-end and New Year holidays is applied on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, as well as December 24th (Friday) and January 3rd (Monday), so please use it by all means, distributed use Thank you for your cooperation.
Congestion peaks are predicted to be 3 days from January 1 (Sat) to 3 (Mon) for both the up and down lines. We also predict that there will be 121 congestions over 10km, of which 6 will be over 30km.
NEXCO Central Japan provides traffic congestion prediction information and road traffic information with various tools, so please make sure to use it before departure and use it in a distributed manner to avoid traffic congestion.
Regarding measures to prevent congestion and accidents, we will continue to take measures against traffic congestion, congestion measures at rest facilities, etc., which have been implemented conventionally, while taking into consideration the traffic conditions during the past traffic congestion period.
Furthermore, in order to drive in winter, we will take precautions such as driving on snowy roads and taking measures against the cold in the toilets so that the rest facilities can be used comfortably. We ask all of you to reduce your speed and try to drive more safely.

The next topic is about "Snowland Gifu Highway Campaign 2011" started on December 1st. This campaign is a tie-up with the Gifu Prefectural Ski Area Liaison Council so that many customers can use the Expressway and enjoy skiing and snowboarding at the ski areas along the Tokai-Hokuriku Expwy. This year will be the 11th time.
Specifically, we will distribute free lift tickets common to Gifu ski resorts and pamphlets with SA / PA complimentary tickets at SA and PA on Expressway in the Tokai area. Discount coupons and special coupons attached to the pamphlet allow you to receive discounts such as lift tickets at 22 ski resorts in Gifu Prefecture and various benefits such as the SA / PA free coffee service described in the pamphlet. Also, if you use a designated section such as the Tokai-Hokuriku Expwy for 2,000 yen or more and answer the questionnaire and apply, 600 people will be drawn by lottery Gifu Prefecture Ski Area Liaison Council 22 ski area common lift ticket I will present you.
We would like to take this opportunity to use discount tickets and enjoy skiing and snowboarding.

Next, I will talk about the tea on your table. We will release the green tea beverage "Green Tea Hiyori" as an original product of NEXCO Central Japan.
Green tea weather is a green tea beverage jointly developed with ITO EN based on the concept of tea that fits a little extravagant bento "Hayaben" on the Expressway. In order to create a taste that cannot be tasted anywhere else, we blended the tea leaves “Kagoyose” into a green tea beverage with a soft aroma and umami.
Tea leaves "Kagoyose" is the first Japanese tea to receive the three-star excellent taste award at the International Taste Contest (Superior taste AWARD 2009) held by the International Taste Examination Organization (iTQi). Tea leaves are also sold as NEXCO Central Japan original products. Please try the taste of "Green tea weather" with "Hayaben" by all means.

Next is the fifth topic. We would like to announce the results of the finals of the "3rd SA / PA Menu Contest" that we announced in October. The Menu Contest is the third contest this year, designed to offer higher quality food at SA / PA restaurants.
This time, with the theme of "health menu utilizing local ingredients", 7 items that have won the qualifying will advance to the final round, with food expert Yukio Hattori, food journalist Asako Kishi, and food journalist We invited Semiko Nakamura as a judge to judge the situation.
As a result of the examination, among the 38 restaurants operating in SA / PA of NEXCO Central Japan, the "Black Curry Mikawa Pork Herb Salad Set" provided by Esubie Foods Co., Ltd. in the Kamigo service area (Out-bound) of the Tomei Expwy was selected. Won the highest award. The award-winning menu is provided in each area that won the award, so please come and enjoy it when you come near us.
Today, we are calling the chef Yuji Murakami from Esbee Foods Co., Ltd., which won the highest award, and we are preparing tasting. After the interview, only the main character of this time, "Black Curry" will be available, but I would like you to enjoy the highest award.
The above is the topics prepared for today.

 

(Moderator)

So I'd like to take your questions.

(Reporter)

I would like to ask about two points regarding overseas-related stories. In the previous talk, you mentioned that you are working with a road company of another company, but please tell us about the progress you have made since then, including the creation of a subsidiary.

(Chairman and President)

I haven't made any concrete progress since the time I talked about this time, but I'm working on it by creating a so-called preparation room at the three companies. Next month, I think we will be able to talk about the scale more concretely, or the contents of each of the possible plans. From the middle to the second half of next month, I'm going to meet at three companies once and talk about what I just mentioned.

(Reporter)

Is the preparation room the preparation room for the establishment of a subsidiary?

(Chairman and President)

I agree.

(Reporter)

So are you moving in the direction of creating a subsidiary?

(Chairman and President)

That's what the direction is.

(Reporter)

Does that mean it will be next month, including the time of year?

(Chairman and President)

I agree.

(Reporter)

In connection with that, there was an article that I was going to Vietnam the other day, but what is the policy of Central Japan, or what is your thinking about that?

(Chairman and President)

I'm going to Vietnam this weekend. It is located in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh. As you can see, we have been talking to Vietnam for about two years and are still in progress. This time, I would like to meet with the person responsible for MOT as much as possible by visiting the site. This is a project we have been working on in Central Japan, so this time we will focus on Central Japan only.

(Reporter)

Since you are as responsible as possible, do you mean top sales?

(Chairman and President)

I agree.

(Reporter)

Has the top of NEXCO Central Japan ever been to Vietnam?

(Chairman and President)

Former Chairman, Mr. Yano, is sure to visit this May.

(Reporter)

Has President Kaneko ever been to a previous company?

(Chairman and President)

I have been to Vietnam, but this is the first time since I came to NEXCO Central Japan.

(Reporter)

The opening of the Nagoya 2nd ring is said to be during this year, but has it not been decided for several months?

(Chairman and President)

What I can say now is that it will be open by March 31, next year. I'm going into the details right now, so I can't say what the month and day is at this stage.

(Reporter)

Is it before the opening date of the subway?

(Chairman and President)

I think it's about time, but it was March 27th.

(Reporter)

How much can you specifically come to Vietnam this weekend? Do you have any plans to meet and talk to you?

(Chairman and President)

As much as possible, the important thing is mutual trust. This replaced me and I don't even know the location. I think the most important thing is to build a mutual trusting relationship with those around us, as the people over there do not know much about it.

(Reporter)

How many days will you go?

(Chairman and President)

Departs on the 26th and returns on the 30th.

(Reporter)

It's difficult to determine the road charge, but what is your view on the current situation?

(Chairman and President)

I think that the information I have and the information you have are almost the same. It's no wonder that the proposal was submitted the other day at the Democratic Party's transportation sector meeting and was submitted to the government, but I also know. Based on that, I heard that Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism is currently considering it. At this stage, we haven't heard the story yet. We would like to hear from you as soon as possible, and of course we will fix the fee system after that, so we would like to have an appropriate time. We want to know as soon as possible.

(Reporter)

I've heard about you from the time you took office, but is your policy to do the fixed things the same?

(Chairman and President)

of course.

(Moderator)

So, if you have no other questions, this will open a regular meeting. Thank you very much.