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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Net sales increased as a result of the ongoing store-opening strategy, stronger sales activities in the Tokyo metropolitan area, and the contribution from K-net, which became a subsidiary in the previous fiscal year. Operating profit exceeded the plan because certain expenses, including personnel expenses, were below plan and the company also reviewed expenses such as advertising and promotional costs and litigation-related expenses.