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The breakdown is 30 yen at the end of the second quarter and 55 yen at year-end, with the year-end dividend increased by 10 yen from the previous forecast. The company aims for a dividend payout ratio of 50% or higher as set out in the medium-term plan, and while maintaining stable dividends as the basic policy, it will consider raising the dividend level.","jir_financial_highlights":"Net sales: 40,520 million yen (+380? 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