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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Revenue from the real estate brokerage business increased as the number of stores expanded, while renovation revenue recovered in the real estate management business and the resident support business also grew. In addition, profits from spot transactions provided an additional contribution. Although front-loaded costs increased, including personnel expenses, rent and lease expenses, and advertising expenses, these were absorbed by growth in the core businesses.