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The company will continue active investments in R&D and human capital and maintain growth investments toward the final year of the mid-term management plan \"BBS2026.\" A policy regarding the sale of GSX shares was also specified, prioritizing the allocation of proceeds to growth investments.\n\n### Outlook and Shareholder Returns\nFiscal 2027 is the final year of BBS2026. The company will continue R&D investment, M&A investment, and human capital investment to pursue revenue growth and improvement in operating profit. After a decision on the sale of GSX, proceeds will be reallocated to growth investments, and the basic policy is to target dividends based on a DOE of 5%. 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