Claudia <3607> fell sharply. They announced the financial results for the fiscal year ending August 24 the previous day. Operating profit was 34 billion yen, a 38.3% decrease from the previous period, significantly below the previous estimate of 60 billion yen. The increase in sales and administrative expenses due to M&A implementation is seen as a factor contributing to the lower-than-expected earnings. In the cumulative third quarter, it secured an increase in profit to 85 billion yen, a 5.9% increase from the same period last year, making the significant underperformance a surprise. For the fiscal year ending in August 25, it is expected to have a significant increase of 45 billion yen, a 31.7% increase from the previous year, but significantly below the previous period's estimate.