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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Revenue was driven by steady progress in the existing businesses, growth in the online sales business and contributions from group companies acquired through M&A. Operating profit was weighed down by higher goodwill amortization and other costs associated with M&A. Ordinary profit increased due to the recognition of investment-related gains, while net income declined as income taxes and other taxes increased following the utilization of tax loss carryforwards.