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Full-year forecasts are sales 18,000 million yen, operating income 1,900 million yen, ordinary income 2,200 million yen, net income attributable to owners of parent 1,450 million yen, and earnings per share 119.06 yen. By segment, bentonite recorded higher revenue but lower profit due to increased raw ore procurement costs, while Clay Science and Agri segments showed steady growth. The dividend forecast remains at 40 yen (same as prior year; a year-end 45 yen? is noted).","jir_summary":"### Overview of Results\nConsolidated results for the second quarter of the fiscal year ending March 2027 showed net sales of 8,602 million yen, an 11.5% increase year-on-year; operating income of 768 million yen, a 66.8% increase year-on-year; and ordinary income of 909 million yen, a 56.5% increase year-on-year, indicating solid growth across the board. By segment, the bentonite business posted higher revenue but decreased profit due to rising procurement costs of imported raw ore, while the Clay Science and Agri businesses achieved both revenue and profit growth. Total assets at the interim period stood at 26,904 million yen and net assets were 23,558 million yen, slightly up from the end of the previous fiscal year. The outlook based on the latest full-year forecast remains unchanged.\n\n### Outlook and Shareholder Returns\nThe full-year forecasts remain unchanged from the previously announced figures, with expected net sales of 18,000 million yen, operating income of 1,900 million yen, ordinary income of 2,200 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent of 1,450 million yen. Regarding dividends, the company plans cumulative dividends of approximately 40 yen based on dividends paid through the second quarter and the forecast for the fiscal year, continuing a policy of stable shareholder returns. 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