We are grateful for the support of our shareholders. To demonstrate our commitment to our shareholders, we decided on an interim dividend of 10 yen per share, an increase of 2 yen per share over the same period last year.
In addition, for fiscal 2004, we plan to increase the annual dividend to 20 yen per share, an increase of 2 yen.
We will work to continue to pay dividends on a consistent basis according to operating and financial conditions, while maintaining mutual trust with our shareholders.