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Based on these results, the full-year consolidated earnings forecast was upwardly revised to net sales of 1,022,000 million yen (0.9% increase), operating income of 34,400 million yen (12.8% increase), and net income attributable to owners of the parent of 18,400 million yen (5.1% increase).\n\n### Dividend Revision and Shareholder Return Policy\nRegarding dividends for the fiscal year ending August 2026, the interim dividend has been set at 20 yen per share, and the year-end dividend forecast has been increased from 21 yen to 23 yen per share. As a result, the full-year dividend forecast is 43 yen per share, exceeding the previous year's actual dividend of 41 yen. The dividend policy aims for a consolidated payout ratio of 40%, emphasizing shareholder returns. 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