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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Net sales fell below the forecast due to intensified competition with competitors and other factors. Profit was affected by surging energy and raw material prices, higher import costs resulting from the weaker yen, the impact of lower sales, and the failure to achieve the planned reduction in selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company also recorded losses on the disposal of fixed assets, impairment losses, and office relocation costs, among other items.