Revenue for the period reached 9.98 billion yen, climbing from 9.61 billion yen a year earlier. The firm’s operating profit also showed strength, growing to 418 million yen compared to 306 million yen in the previous year. Pretax profit followed a similar trajectory, rising to 439 million yen from 321 million yen.

Earnings per share for the quarter settled at 15.18 yen, up from 12.31 yen. Looking ahead, the company forecasts an annual dividend of 135 yen per share, a slight increase over the 130 yen distributed in the prior year. These results were prepared in accordance with Japanese accounting standards.