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Non-consolidated results are also expected to increase, with net sales of JPY 150.5 billion (4.4% increase), operating income of JPY 14.2 billion (6.0% increase), and net income of JPY 10.093 billion (7.1% increase).\n\n### Reasons for Revision and Future Outlook\nThe main reasons for the revision include increased gas sales volume due to temperature effects, steady growth in customer numbers through proactive demand development, and progress in improving management efficiency across consolidated companies. Based on these factors, the earnings guidance was reviewed and upward revisions were decided for net sales and each profit indicator. 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