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The core pen series performed strongly both domestically and internationally, particularly contributing were the 'JETSTREAM' and 'uniball ZENTO' lines, as well as the new product 'LAMY safari KURUTOGA inside'. The cosmetics and industrial materials businesses also contributed to increased sales.\n\n### Financial Position and Future Outlook\nTotal assets totaled 191,449 million yen (an increase of 8,444 million yen from the previous fiscal year-end), and net assets were 142,242 million yen (an increase of 1,809 million yen), while the equity ratio declined from 75.7% to 73.4%. The number of shares outstanding remained unchanged at 60,042,592 shares. The annual dividend forecast is 55.00 yen (up from 52.00 yen previously), indicating an expected dividend increase. 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