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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Orders received and net sales were driven by the ICT Solutions Business and the NTT Business. The gross profit margin increased as profitability improved in the Environmental and Social Innovation Business, the NTT Business and the Multi-Carrier Business. The selling, general and administrative expense ratio declined from the previous year despite higher personnel expenses.