NGK SPARK PLUG CO., LTD. is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of automobile-related products, as well as information communication- and ceramic-related products. The Company operates in four business segments. The Automobile-related segment manufactures and sells automobile parts including spark plugs, glow plugs, various automobile sensors and ceramic engine parts, among others. The Information Communication-related segment is engaged in the manufacture and sale of integrated circuit (IC) packages and semiconductor components. The Ceramic-related segment manufactures and sells cutting instrument for machinery tools, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment parts