Increase in retirement benefit expenses resulting from the integration of pension plans following the merger of operating companies

「In terms of profit, in addition to proactive investment in human capital, including the planned increase in wage levels and enhanced employee training, the increase in retirement benefit expenses due to the integration of pension plans following the merger of operating companies affected results. Operating profit was ¥1,948 million (88.9% of the previous fiscal year), ordinary profit was ¥1,988 million (84.5%), and net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,557 million (88.7%), resulting in higher revenue but lower profit than in the previous consolidated fiscal year.」