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Due to the partial spin-off of the financial business, the financial business has been classified as a discontinued operation, and results for continuing operations only are presented. Net income including discontinued operations was a loss of JPY 395.83 billion. By segment, the Imaging & Sensing Solutions segment showed significant growth in both revenue and operating income, while Game & Network Services and Music segments also recorded increased revenue and profits. Conversely, the Film and Entertainment Technology & Services segments experienced revenue decline.\n\n### Dividends and Future Outlook\nThe annual dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2026 is JPY 25.00 per share (interim JPY 12.50, year-end JPY 12.50), unchanged from the previous fiscal year. Full-year earnings guidance forecasts revenue of JPY 12.3 trillion (up 2.2% YoY), operating income of JPY 1.54 trillion (up 20.6% YoY), and net income attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 1.13 trillion (up 5.9% YoY). The earnings forecast incorporates the impact of US tariff policies and a revaluation gain of approximately JPY 45 billion from additional acquisitions of Peanuts Holdings LLC equity. 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