Japan earnings bellwether Yaskawa cuts forecast on Korean chip slump

Robot maker's orders down as uncertainty grows over outlook

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Yaskawa Electric's robots are used in the automotive industry. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)

TAKURO HOSODA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese industrial supplier Yaskawa Electric on Friday downgraded its full-year earnings guidance on a drop in demand from South Korea's semiconductor industry and a pause in U.S. investment.

Consolidated operating profit is now projected to decline 12% to 58 billion yen ($368 million) for the fiscal year ending in February, a 6 billion yen cut from the previous forecast.

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