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While net sales remained on par with the previous year, operating and ordinary income declined, whereas net income increased. By segment, Material SU experienced decreases in both revenue and profit, while Quality of Life SU, Health Care SU, and Nutrition SU reported revenue growth.\n\n### Financial Position and Dividend Status\nAt the end of the third quarter of FY2026, total assets amounted to 953,481 million yen, net assets were 504,779 million yen, and the equity ratio was 50.6%. 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