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Operating income was 19,613 million yen (1.0% YoY increase), and ordinary income was 19,894 million yen (0.3% YoY increase). Net income attributable to owners of parent for the quarter reached 15,554 million yen (14.4% YoY increase), partly due to special gains from the sale of strategic equity holdings. Segment-wise, the confectionery segment recorded 66,001 million yen (6.0% YoY increase), and the frozen dessert segment achieved 43,598 million yen (7.7% YoY increase), while the in-business and direct sales businesses experienced revenue declines.\n\n### Financial Position and Future Outlook\nTotal assets increased to 221,898 million yen (compared to the previous fiscal year-end), liabilities increased to 85,833 million yen, and net assets grew to 136,064 million yen, resulting in a decline in the equity ratio to 60.6%. The number of shares outstanding was 86,111,638, and treasury stock was 2,092,202 shares. The annual dividend forecast remains unchanged at 65.00 yen. 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