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Operating income increased to JPY 341.3 billion (up 8.3% YoY), and net income rose to JPY 283.0 billion (up 39.9% YoY). The primary factors for the revenue growth include the continued expansion of PayPay consolidation and the growth of the commerce business.\n\n### Segment Performance\nThe Media segment posted revenue of JPY 735.1 billion (up 0.4% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA of JPY 280.6 billion (down 2.2% YoY). The Commerce segment recorded revenue of JPY 857.6 billion (up 1.1% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA of JPY 129.9 billion (down 12.8% YoY). The Strategic segment saw revenue of JPY 445.7 billion (up 30.6% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA of JPY 93.9 billion (up 85.0% YoY). The significant increase in the Strategic segment contributed to the overall improvement in profitability.\n\n### Financial Position and Cash Flows\nTotal assets amounted to JPY 11.2051 trillion (up 22.3% YoY), and total liabilities were JPY 7.4917 trillion (up 30.5% YoY). Cash flows from operating activities were JPY 662.8 billion (an increase YoY), investing activities used JPY 809.2 billion, and financing activities generated JPY 153.3 billion.\n\n### Dividends and Future Outlook\nThe year-end dividend for FY2026 is planned at JPY 7.30 per share, with an aggregate dividend of JPY 50.2 billion. For FY2027, an interim dividend of JPY 11.00 per share (up from the previous year) is expected. The company will shift to a dividend policy linked to profit growth, aiming to improve capital efficiency while balancing growth investments and shareholder returns.\n\n### Medium- to Long-term Management Strategy\nOur group aims for sustainable growth by leveraging digital technology, expanding services in the media, commerce, and strategic business segments. Strengthening the revenue base through growth of PayPay consolidation and the incorporation of LINE Bank Taiwan Limited is ongoing. 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