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The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.The company explained that fee revisions, productivity improvements, improvements at low-profit locations, expansion and full-year operation of existing businesses, and the acquisition of new customers contributed to higher earnings. These effects were offset by a decline in existing volumes, withdrawals and business scale-downs, non-operating income and expenses, one-off costs associated with the consolidation and closure of centers, one-off costs related to stabilizing new operations, wage increases, and higher investment and expenses.