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Selling, general and administrative expenses increased due to amortization of goodwill related to the merger and headcount growth. In the second half, earnings profitability is expected to improve through PMI initiatives and resource optimization.\n\n### Outlook and strategy\nIn the second half, we will expand AI agent initiatives and leverage the integration effects of group PMI to grow sales and gross margin. Mid-to-long-term growth strategy includes expanding stock-based revenue through the proliferation of an enterprise operating system, strengthening strategic partnerships, and advancing PMI across the group for deeper integration. 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