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The main factors for the profit decline include a decline in crude oil and natural gas sales prices, decreased LNG sales volume, and the elimination of gains on sale of investment securities.\n\n### Performance Estimates and Shareholder Return for FY2027\nThe forecasts for FY2027 are sales revenue undisclosed, operating profit of 41.0 billion yen (up 2.0 billion yen YoY), ordinary income of 45.0 billion yen (down 16.5 billion yen YoY), and net income attributable to owners of 60.0 billion yen (up 6.5 billion yen YoY). The dividend plan includes interim dividends of 22.50 yen and year-end dividends of 22.50 yen per share. 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