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Operating income rose significantly to \u00a558,122 million (45.3% increase YoY), with the Ballpark business also contributing to profit growth due to increased attendance. Quarterly profit before tax was \u00a553,658 million (23.9% increase YoY), and net income attributable to owners of parent was \u00a533,577 million (15.2% increase YoY).\n\n### Segment Performance\nThe Processed Foods Division posted net sales of \u00a5400,255 million (1.3% decrease YoY) and operating income of \u00a56,991 million (30.7% decrease YoY). While production volume increased at the North American subsidiary, declines in sales volume of ham and sausage products and lower factory utilization rates had a negative impact. The Meat Division performed strongly with net sales of \u00a5781,875 million (5.5% increase YoY) and operating income of \u00a546,426 million (69.0% increase YoY). The Ballpark Business recorded net sales of \u00a527,447 million (14.9% increase YoY) and operating income of \u00a58,401 million (44.2% increase YoY), boosted by higher spectator numbers and expanded earnings.\n\n### Financial Position and Cash Flows\nTotal assets stood at \u00a51,005,702 million (5.9% increase from previous fiscal year-end), and equity attributable to owners of parent was \u00a5539,278 million (2.9% increase). The equity ratio attributable to owners of parent was 53.6% (declined 1.6 percentage points). Cash flow from operating activities increased by \u00a545,224 million, investing activities resulted in a decrease of \u00a519,940 million, and financing activities decreased by \u00a537,409 million, leaving cash and cash equivalents at \u00a563,107 million.\n\n### Revision of Earnings and Dividend Forecasts\nThe consolidated full-year earnings and dividend forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 2026 have been revised based on recent performance trends. Net sales are forecasted at \u00a51,440,000 million (5.1% increase YoY), operating income at \u00a564,000 million (50.4% increase YoY), net income attributable to owners of parent at \u00a534,000 million (27.9% increase YoY), and the annual dividend forecast is \u00a5160.00 (up from \u00a5135.00 in the previous fiscal year). 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