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For the fiscal year ending September 2027, the company expects the AI products and live commerce businesses to become profitable, forecasting consolidated net sales of 7,000 million yen, operating income of 210 million yen, and net income attributable to owners of parent of 120 million yen. The building of a revenue base across existing and new businesses is accelerating.\n\n### Shareholder Returns and Financial Soundness\nAs shareholder returns, the company plans its first year-end dividend of 3 yen\/share. The payout ratio for FY2027 is 26.3%, and the company targets a consolidated payout ratio of approximately 30% medium to long term. It maintains a healthy financial position with an equity ratio of 57.4% and cash and deposits of 3,441 million yen. 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