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Next, I will discuss our consolidated financial results and progress in each segment in FY2023/3.

Consolidated net sales and profits declined YoY in FY2023/3.

In the Digital Entertainment segment, net sales and profit declined YoY due to weak performances from existing titles in the Games for Smart Devices/PC Browser sub-segment.

These are the main HD Games we launched in FY2023/3.

In the MMO segment, we focused on implementing various operational initiatives to bolster user retention. As a result, the segment was able to maintain a solid performance despite the lack of expansion pack releases.

These are the main titles in our Games for Smart Devices/PC Browser sub-segment.

This slide shows the breakdown of digital versus packaged game sales in the Digital Entertainment segment.

This slide shows units sold by region in FY2023/3.

Here is the trend in the content production account balance alongside Digital Entertainment segment sales.

The Amusement segment posted YoY growth in net sales and profits driven by sharp growth in same-store sales.

In the Publication segment, both digital and printed media sales were solid, but operating income fell YoY due to a rise in the cost of goods sold (CoGS), resulting from higher printing paper prices, as well as increased advertising expenses.

This slide shows the split between digital and printed media sales in the Publication segment.

The Merchandising segment posted YoY growth in net sales due to strong sales of new character merchandise based on key IP. However, operating income was lower than a year earlier due to changes in the sales mix.

We continue to use a consolidated dividend payout ratio of 30% as our guideline for shareholder returns and plan an annual dividend of ¥124 per share for FY2023/3.