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Additional cleanroom expansion work is planned to be completed by the end of December 2026, and fund allocation has been reviewed. Preparing for business expansion including overseas markets and proceeding with actual equipment evaluations for inspection devices targeting 2027 and beyond.","jir_summary":"### Key Points of Business Rollout\nThe board resolved a schedule change and a review of fund allocation for the start of the new business 'Front-end Inspection Equipment for Semiconductors'. Focusing on the Osaka facility cleanroom, additional expansion work will be carried out while maintaining the construction schedule, aiming for completion by the end of December 2026. Discussions with overseas companies have begun and NDAs have been signed; the new equipment also supports silicon capacitor-related devices. Progress is being made toward establishing an integrated manufacturing system that assumes shared equipment use across multiple businesses.\n\n### Outlook and Use of Funds\nRecognition of sales in the fiscal year ending December 2026 is currently undecided, and changes to fund allocation have been announced. Considering the business rollout and expected scale from 2027 onward, the plan is to develop new revenue bases through domestic and international customer development. 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