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Sales to outside customers increased to 164,988 million yen (up 5.2% year-on-year).

Sales were brisk for "Rohto V5" supplements, new lip balm products, "Hadalabo" skincare products, "Gyutto", which is a new hair mask product, "CareCera" skincare products, sunscreens, and high-end eye drops. Among the domestic group companies, Rohto Nitten Co., Ltd. contributed to sales growth.

Segment profit (operating income basis) decreased to 22,453 million yen (down 8.1% year-on-year) due to a rising cost of sales ratio as well as a planned increase in the selling, general and administrative expenses, including research and development expenses.