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Gas operations display strong seasonality, with a tendency for sales and profits to be significantly recorded during the winter demand period.\n\n### Financial position and outlook\nAs of the end of the first quarter, total assets stood at 69,898 million yen, and the equity ratio was 78.2%, indicating a high level. Net assets were 58,051 million yen. 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