In the international business, we succeeded in expanding business and strengthening our earnings base in each of the regions. The soya bean business in U.S.A maintains profitability. In China, sales have grown significantly. The curry restaurant business conducted in China, Taiwan, and Korea has been well received by local customers in each of these countries and sales are growing steadily as more new restaurants have been opened.

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