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The main cause was a ransomware attack leading to system failures, which resulted in a special loss recognition of 5.21 billion yen for system failure response expenses.\n\n### Future Outlook and Shareholder Returns\nBased on the results of the second quarter, no interim dividend has been declared, and the full-year earnings forecast and year-end dividend remain undecided. The key strategies outlined in the medium-term management plan (FY2026 to FY2029) continue unchanged, and numeric targets are currently being reviewed. Initiatives to restore sales include normalizing service levels, strengthening price competitiveness, and implementing large-scale customer acquisition and promotional activities, aiming for a recovery in performance from FY2027 onwards. 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