PLANT <7646> gradually erased its gains in the morning and fell into negative territory in the afternoon. The company announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending in September 2024. The operating profit increased by 35.6% year-on-year to ¥2.13 billion, surpassing the previous estimate of ¥2 billion. For the fiscal year ending in September 2025, the company is forecasting a 15.1% increase to ¥2.45 billion, marking two consecutive years of double-digit profit growth. This is based on expectations of strong sales trends in existing stores. In line with a policy of a total shareholder return ratio of over 30%, the company plans to increase the annual dividends by ¥25 to ¥75 compared to the previous fiscal year. It is worth noting that in the previous year, the company's high level of share buyback led to a total shareholder return ratio of over 100%.