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Consolidated net sales for the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026 were ¥371,778 million (3.8% decrease YoY), operating income was ¥40,927 million (19.3% decrease YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent for the quarter was ¥41,574 million (4.6% decrease YoY).

The year-end dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 has been revised to 37 yen, consisting of an ordinary dividend of 33 yen plus a 4 yen commemorative dividend. The annual dividend forecast is increased to 70 yen. Treasury stock acquisition will be made for up to 7,500,000 shares (2.56%) with an upper limit of 15 billion yen,...

Revision of directors’ compensation structure ratio to fixed compensation 60%, short-term incentives 15%, and long-term incentives 25%, with the establishment of a performance-linked stock compensation system. Approval expected at the June 2026 shareholders meeting.

For the third quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2026, consolidated net sales were JPY 386,264 million (99.6% year-over-year), operating income was JPY 50,742 million (90.8% year-over-year), and net income attributable to owners of parent for the quarter was JPY 43,598 million (138.4% year-over-year).