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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The competitive environment in the coloring pigment market is severe, making the enhancement of medium- to long-term earnings power a challenge. Toda Kogyo determined that increasing the co-investor's ownership ratio would lead to faster decision-making, stronger responsiveness to external conditions, and improved competitiveness and earnings power. The company also stated its policy of strengthening its business portfolio and accelerating expansion into growth areas.