Net Sales increased by 6% compared to the previous year due to the strong performance of the food products business and the positive impact of exchange rates.Operating profit was driven by the overseas food business, while the Marine products business and domestic food business faced challenges.
The full-year forecast for net sales has been revised upward. The year-end dividend is increased by 4 yen from the initial plan of 12 yen, with an annual total of 28 yen planned.