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Summary:

• Net sales for Q1 FY2025 were ¥498.3 billion, nearly flat year-on-year (down 0.6%).

• Operating profit surged 24.1% to ¥61.9 billion, with ordinary profit up 15.8% at ¥59.2 billion.

• Profit attributable to owners of parent increased 27.6% to ¥46.7 billion.

• Basic earnings per share rose to ¥95.85 (from ¥74.42 in Q1 FY2024).

• Comprehensive income for the quarter was ¥33.3 billion, lower than the prior year due to negative investment and currency effects.

• Company maintained a strong financial position: equity-to-asset ratio improved to 17.8%, and net assets rose to ¥1,049.5 billion.

• Dividend forecast for FY2026 maintained at ¥50 per share (no change from FY2025).

• Full-year FY2026 guidance: revenue of ¥2,250 billion (+4.5%), operating profit of ¥180 billion (+9.8%), and profit attributable to owners forecasted at ¥120 billion (+6.8%).

• The segment reorganization in April 2025 affected segmental reporting but does not impact consolidated results.