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The annual dividend forecast was also raised from 60 yen to 65 yen. This decision was made based on a policy prioritizing shareholder returns while aiming for long-term corporate value enhancement and business structure strengthening, taking into comprehensive consideration the consolidated performance for the current term and the internal reserves necessary for future reinvestments.\n\n### Shareholder Return Policy and Future Outlook\nThe company targets increasing DOE (Dividend on Equity attributable to Owners of Parent) to 5% by 2027, and this dividend increase is part of that policy. 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