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Operating income was 876 million yen, down 22.0% year-over-year, and ordinary income was 1,028 million yen, also declined. Year-to-date results show revenue growth driven by book content, while rising printing and labor costs have compressed profits. Full-year forecasts are net sales 8,200 million yen, operating income 1,300 million yen, ordinary income 1,480 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent 1,030 million yen. Dividend outlook: 50 yen at the end of Q2, none at the end of Q3, and a year-end payout expected of 80 yen + 130 yen.","jir_summary":"### Overview of Results\nStarts Publishing Corporation recorded net sales of 5,968 million yen for the nine months ended Q3 FY2026, an increase from the same period last year. However, operating income, ordinary income, and net income declined significantly year-over-year due to upfront investments associated with increasing comic releases and higher printing and labor costs amid price inflation. By segment, the book content business recorded revenue growth, while the media solutions business was flat to slightly down. The full-year forecast remains unchanged at net sales 8,200 million yen, operating income 1,300 million yen, ordinary income 1,480 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent 1,030 million yen.\n\n### Financial Position and Dividends\nAs of the end of Q3, total assets were 12,807 million yen and net assets were 10,871 million yen, maintaining a high equity ratio of 84.9%. Cash and deposits amounted to 3,933 million yen, and treasury stock holdings were 32,540 shares. The annual dividend: FY2025 year-end dividend was 80 yen; for FY2026, 50 yen is expected at the end of Q2, none at the end of Q3, and a year-end payment expected of 80 yen + 130 yen. 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