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The revision is attributed to increased shipments of semiconductor process materials in ICT & Mobility Solutions, steady progress in businesses in Essential & Green Materials, and expansion of U.S. sales.\n\n### Revision to Dividend Forecast and Shareholder Returns\nThe dividend forecast has also been revised: 9 yen\/share at the end of the second quarter, 9 yen\/share at year-end, and 17 yen\/share for the full year. 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