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The full-year outlook has been revised upward from the previous forecast; however, the second half is expected to see some profit pressure assuming continued high raw material costs.\n\n### Segment Highlights and Financial Impact\nMaterials exceeded the prior year in both revenue and profit, with segment profit remaining strong. Solutions achieved large profit gains due to increased sales and a reversal to inventory valuation gains. Overall, contributions from equity-method investments also helped improve profit before tax and net income attributable to owners of parent. 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