Operating profit remained largely stable at 88 million yen, compared to the 87 million yen reported in the same period last year, while pretax profit rose to 83 million yen from 82 million yen. Earnings per share for the half-year stood at 14.50 yen, down from 14.87 yen in the previous year. Based on Japanese accounting standards, the company maintained its midyear dividend at 0 yen but signaled a year-end dividend target of 23 yen, an uptick from the 22 yen paid out last year.