...Next, I will explain about Kakaku.com's service business. Sales declined for personal finance, telecommunications and automotive. In Personal Finance, we have seen a strong impact of low consumption trends, resulting in reduced applications for credit cards. In the automotive category, both new and used cars were significantly affected by supply shortages due to the semiconductor shortage in the past 3 months. Next, trends for each category of the Services business. Again, for personal finance, the number of applications for credit card issuance or credit card loans is declining. In terms of telecommunications, overseas WiFi comparison has remained at a low level as there is still very little overseas travel. In the automotive category, delays in delivery due to shortage of parts and materials have had a significant impact. In other, the numbers of comparison of energy that is electricity and gas retailing and applications for online English classes continue to grow at a high level. Next,...
