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The company ties the higher ordinary income and net profit forecasts to container affiliate Ocean Network Express; its operating income forecast for the year to March 2027 rises 7.1% to ¥91 billion.
Net sales, operating and recurring profit and dividend forecasts are unchanged; Park24 said membership saw some impact right after the breach was announced but daily sales held at pre-incident levels.