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| Metric | Current Period | Same Period Previous Year | YoY |
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| Revenue | ¥13.70B | ¥12.67B | +8.1% |
| Operating Income | −¥0.19B | ¥0.28B | −51.1% |
| Ordinary Income | −¥0.19B | ¥0.35B | −42.2% |
| Net Income | ¥0.03B | ¥0.19B | −86.2% |
| ROE | 0.2% | 1.6% | - |
Executive Summary
For the cumulative Q3 period, the Company recorded higher revenue but swung to an operating loss, indicating a structural deterioration in profitability. Revenue increased to ¥13.70B (+8.1% YoY), but Operating Income declined to a loss of ¥0.19B from Operating Income of ¥0.28B in the same period of the previous year, while Ordinary Income also amounted to a loss of ¥0.19B. Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was limited to ¥0.03B (-86.2% YoY), while Profit Before Tax of ¥0.097B was heavily dependent on the one-time gain of ¥0.29B from the sale of investment securities. The key takeaway from this earnings report is that the positive effect of higher revenue was offset by increases in manufacturing costs and SG&A expenses, resulting in deteriorating operating leverage.
Factors Affecting Financial Performance
【Revenue】Revenue increased 8.1% YoY to ¥13.70B. By segment, Die Systems increased 20.0% YoY to ¥6.55B (47.8% composition ratio), driving revenue growth as the core business, while Machine Tools & Measurement Systems also increased 5.8% to ¥2.59B. In contrast, Drive Systems declined 4.3% YoY to ¥4.59B.
【Profit and Loss】The gross margin was 19.4%, a low level for a manufacturing company, and together with an SG&A ratio of 20.8%, this resulted in a shift to an Operating Loss of ¥0.19B from Operating Income of ¥0.28B in the previous year. By segment, the loss in Drive Systems expanded from ¥0.08B to ¥0.23B, becoming the primary cause of the Company-wide loss. Meanwhile, despite higher revenue, profit in Die Systems declined sharply from ¥0.44B to ¥0.04B, while Machine Tools & Measurement Systems improved from a loss of ¥0.12B to profit of ¥0.01B. Ordinary Loss was also ¥0.19B, as non-operating income, including a foreign exchange gain of ¥0.07B and dividends received of ¥0.03B, was offset by interest expenses of ¥0.12B. The Company recorded a gain of ¥0.29B on the sale of investment securities as extraordinary income and secured Profit Before Tax of ¥0.097B; however, after incurring income taxes of ¥0.07B (effective tax rate: 73.3%), Net Income decreased to ¥0.03B. Revenue increased, but profit declined.
Segment Analysis
Die Systems is the largest segment, with revenue of ¥6.55B (47.8% composition ratio, +20.0% YoY), but Operating Income declined from ¥0.44B to ¥0.04B, resulting in a 0.7% profit margin. Drive Systems recorded revenue of ¥4.59B (-4.3% YoY) and an Operating Loss of ¥0.23B (profit margin: -5.1%), widening from a loss of ¥0.08B in the previous year and becoming the largest factor behind the deterioration in Company-wide operating performance. Machine Tools & Measurement Systems recorded revenue of ¥2.59B (+5.8%) and Operating Income of ¥0.01B (profit margin: 0.3%), improving from a loss of ¥0.12B in the previous year. The substantial gap in profit margins among segments means that improving the earnings structure of Drive Systems will be the key to a recovery in Company-wide performance.
Key Financial Indicators
【Profitability】The Operating Margin was -1.4% and the Net Profit Margin was 0.2%, both low levels, while the 19.4% gross margin was also compressed, reflecting higher manufacturing costs.【Cash Flow Quality】Although Operating Cash Flow (OCF) has not been disclosed, accounts receivable of ¥5.29B and work in process of ¥2.56B (46.2% of inventories) are tying up working capital. Profit Before Tax is highly dependent on the ¥0.29B gain from the sale of investment securities, indicating weak recurring earnings power.【Investment Efficiency】ROE was 0.2%. The DuPont decomposition—comprising a net profit margin of 0.1%, total asset turnover of 0.46x, and financial leverage of 2.59x—also confirms that the operating loss is offsetting the effect of leverage.【Financial Soundness】The Equity Ratio was 38.6% (down from 43.5% in the previous year). Cash and deposits of ¥3.05B were below interest-bearing debt of ¥7.53B and short-term borrowings of ¥4.07B. Operating losses were insufficient to cover interest expenses of ¥0.12B, making the decline in interest coverage a key monitoring point.
Cash Flow Analysis
As actual figures from the statement of cash flows have not been disclosed, funding trends are analyzed based on changes in the balance sheet. Cash and deposits decreased to ¥3.05B from ¥3.29B in the previous year, while short-term borrowings increased from ¥3.42B to ¥4.07B and long-term borrowings increased from ¥2.87B to ¥3.46B, indicating greater reliance on interest-bearing debt. Accounts receivable increased from ¥4.09B to ¥5.29B, while work in process increased from ¥2.29B to ¥2.56B, suggesting that the expansion of working capital associated with higher revenue absorbed cash. The combination of operating losses and increased funding through borrowings suggests a decline in internally generated funds.
Earnings Quality
Ordinary Loss amounted to ¥0.19B, indicating that recurring earnings power is in the red. Profit Before Tax of ¥0.097B was heavily dependent on the one-time gain of ¥0.29B from the sale of investment securities; excluding this gain, the Company would also have recorded a loss before tax. Non-operating income of ¥0.21B represented approximately 1.5% of revenue and consisted primarily of a foreign exchange gain of ¥0.07B and dividends received of ¥0.03B; however, non-operating expenses were also ¥0.21B, including interest expenses of ¥0.12B, effectively offsetting this income. Extraordinary losses were small at ¥0.003B, while the fact that most extraordinary income consisted of gains on the sale of investment securities requires monitoring from the perspectives of earnings repeatability and cash convertibility. The effective tax rate was high at 73.3%, and the conversion rate from Profit Before Tax to Net Income was also low.
Earnings Forecast and Guidance
No revision has been made to the full-year earnings forecast (Revenue of ¥18.80B, Operating Income of ¥0.18B, Ordinary Income of ¥0.04B, and Net Income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥0.13B). Revenue progress was 72.9%, slightly below the standard 75% level, while cumulative Operating Income was a loss of ¥0.19B. Accordingly, achieving the full-year forecast will require the generation of approximately ¥0.37B in Operating Income in Q4. Progress toward the forecast for Net Income attributable to owners of the parent was also limited to 15.4%, making a significant improvement in profitability in Q4 a prerequisite for achieving the full-year forecast.
Shareholder Returns
An interim dividend of ¥10 per share was paid, and the full-year dividend forecast remains ¥20, with no revision. Based on cumulative Net Income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥0.03B, the calculated Payout Ratio is 287.2%, indicating that the Company cannot secure sufficient dividend funding from current-period earnings alone. Although there has been no revision to the dividend forecast, progress toward the full-year profit forecast remains at 15.4%. Consequently, maintaining the dividend will require either a recovery in Q4 performance or support from assets such as cash and investment securities.
Risk Factors
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Expansion of losses in Drive Systems: The segment loss expanded from ¥0.08B in the previous year to ¥0.23B, and the profit margin was -5.1%. This was the largest factor behind the deterioration in Company-wide Operating Income, making improvement of the earnings structure a key challenge.
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Interest burden and refinancing risk: Against interest expenses of ¥0.12B, the Company recorded an Operating Loss of ¥0.19B and was unable to cover interest payments through Operating Income. Short-term borrowings of ¥4.07B exceeded cash and deposits of ¥3.05B, requiring monitoring of short-term liquidity.
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Working capital tied up: Work in process amounted to ¥2.56B, representing 46.2% of inventories, while accounts receivable increased to ¥5.29B. Working capital expanded more rapidly than revenue, and deteriorating capital efficiency is increasing reliance on borrowings.
Industry Benchmark (For Reference; Compiled by the Company)
Industry Benchmark (manufacturing)
Profitability and Returns
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
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| Operating Margin | −1.4% | 8.6% (4.3%–12.7%) | −10.0pt |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.2% | 6.4% (2.8%–10.3%) | −6.2pt |
The Company’s profitability is substantially below the industry median, with both its Operating Margin and Net Profit Margin considerably below the average level for the manufacturing industry.
Growth and Capital Efficiency
| Metric | Company | Median (IQR) | Delta |
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| Revenue Growth Rate (YoY) | 8.1% | 3.3% (-2.1%–8.9%) | +4.8pt |
The Revenue Growth Rate exceeds the industry median, contrasting with the Company’s low profitability.
※Source: Compiled by the Company
Key Takeaways from the Earnings Report
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The coexistence of higher revenue and lower profit is the defining feature of the current earnings report. Revenue growth failed to absorb increases in manufacturing costs and SG&A expenses, resulting in a shift to an operating loss. The core Die Systems business recorded higher revenue but its profit margin declined to 0.7%, while Drive Systems experienced both lower revenue and expanding losses.
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Profit Before Tax was highly dependent on the one-time gain of ¥0.29B from the sale of investment securities, and recurring earnings power excluding this gain was in the red. In assessing earnings quality, a key focus will be whether the Company can transition to an earnings structure that does not rely on similar one-time gains from the next period onward.
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The expansion of working capital (work in process and accounts receivable) and increased reliance on borrowings are progressing in parallel. Achieving the full-year earnings forecast (Operating Income of ¥0.18B) will require a significant improvement in profitability in Q4. The Payout Ratio has reached 287.2%, creating a structure in which the presence or absence of an earnings recovery will also affect the Company’s future shareholder return policy.
This report is an earnings analysis document automatically generated by AI based on XBRL earnings release data. It does not recommend investment in any specific security. The industry benchmarks are reference information compiled by the Company based on publicly available earnings data. Investment decisions should be made at your own responsibility, after consulting with professionals as necessary.
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AI Financial Analysis
Executive Summary
FY2026 Q3 performance was weak: revenue grew 8.1% year on year to ¥13.70bn, but the group recorded an operating loss of ¥0.19bn versus operating profit of ¥0.28bn in the prior-year period. The revenue increase did not translate into earnings because gross profit fell 14.0% year on year to ¥2.65bn. Gross margin compressed by approximately 500bp to 19.4% from 24.4% a year earlier. SG&A expenses increased 1.2% to ¥2.85bn, materially below revenue growth, and the SG&A-to-sales ratio improved by about 140bp to 20.8%. Nevertheless, the gross-margin deterioration more than offset this operating-cost discipline. Ordinary income was a loss of ¥0.19bn, compared with ¥0.35bn profit a year earlier. Non-operating income of ¥0.21bn, including ¥0.07bn of FX gains and ¥0.03bn of dividend income, was insufficient to offset the operating loss and ¥0.12bn of interest expense. Profit before tax was restored to ¥0.10bn by a ¥0.29bn gain on sale of investment securities. Net income attributable to owners consequently declined 89.6% to ¥0.02bn, demonstrating that reported bottom-line profitability was dependent on a non-recurring securities gain rather than the core business. The effective tax rate was 73.3%, further limiting conversion of pre-tax income into earnings. Annualized ROE was only 0.2%, reflecting a 0.1% net margin despite 0.614x annualized asset turnover and 2.59x financial leverage. The core Mold System segment remained profitable, but its segment profit contracted sharply, while the Drive System segment generated the largest loss. The annualized working-capital cycle was extended at 204 days, with elevated receivable and inventory days, tying up liquidity in operations. The balance sheet retains positive working capital of ¥4.38bn and a 141.2% current ratio, but debt service capacity is inadequate while EBIT remains negative. Management maintained its full-year forecast, which requires a substantial Q4 earnings recovery to achieve ¥0.18bn of operating profit and ¥0.13bn of profit attributable to owners. The key forward issue is whether margins can recover through improved project execution, production throughput and product mix without further expansion of receivables, work in process, or borrowings.
Profitability Analysis
The annualized DuPont ROE is 0.2%, comprising a 0.1% net profit margin, 0.614x asset turnover and 2.59x financial leverage. The decisive negative factor is the net margin: operating margin was -1.4%, compared with approximately 2.2% in the prior-year Q3 period, a deterioration of roughly 360bp. Gross margin fell by about 500bp to 19.4%, indicating that the earnings reversal arose principally below revenue rather than from SG&A inflation. Although SG&A rose only 1.2% against 8.1% revenue growth, creating favorable operating leverage in overheads, this was insufficient to absorb the gross-profit decline. The five-factor framework also highlights an unsustainable earnings bridge: the interest burden was negative at -0.512 because EBIT was negative, while the tax burden was only 0.206. Interest expense of ¥0.12bn represented 64.7% of the absolute operating loss and drove interest coverage to -1.55x. Financial leverage of 2.59x magnifies the effect of weak operating returns on shareholders' returns rather than enhancing value creation. Segment performance identifies Drive System as the primary source of deterioration: sales declined 4.3% to ¥4.57bn and its loss widened to ¥0.23bn from a ¥0.01bn loss. Mold System is the core business by operating-income contribution, with sales rising 20.0% to ¥6.55bn and segment profit remaining positive at ¥0.04bn; however, profit fell 89.9% from ¥0.44bn, pointing to severe margin pressure despite strong growth. Machinery and Measurement System improved from a ¥0.12bn loss to a marginal ¥0.01bn profit as sales increased 5.8% to ¥2.59bn. The segment mix therefore contains a growing but sharply less profitable Mold System business, a recovering but low-profit Machinery and Measurement System, and a loss-making Drive System. The low 19.4% gross margin is below the 20% quality-alert threshold and leaves limited capacity to cover corporate costs and financing charges.
Growth Assessment
Revenue growth of 8.1% was led by Mold System, whose sales increased 20.0%, and supplemented by 5.8% growth in Machinery and Measurement System. Drive System sales declined 4.3%, indicating that growth was not broad-based across the portfolio. Group gross profit declined despite higher sales, so the current growth is low quality from a profit-conversion perspective. Mold System's profit decline from ¥0.44bn to ¥0.04bn despite ¥1.09bn of additional revenue is the clearest evidence of adverse margin or project-cost dynamics. The recovery of Machinery and Measurement System to a small profit is constructive, but its ¥0.01bn segment profit provides little buffer for group volatility. The full-year revenue forecast is ¥18.80bn, and Q3 cumulative sales represent 72.9% of that target, only 2.1 percentage points below the standard 75% Q3 progress rate. Achieving the revenue forecast requires approximately ¥5.10bn in Q4 sales. Q3 cumulative operating income is a ¥0.19bn loss against a full-year forecast of ¥0.18bn profit, requiring approximately ¥0.37bn of Q4 operating profit. Q3 cumulative profit attributable to owners of ¥0.02bn is 15.4% of the ¥0.13bn full-year target, requiring approximately ¥0.11bn in Q4. Thus, the maintained forecast assumes a significant sequential operating-margin rebound rather than merely normal seasonal revenue completion. The ¥0.29bn securities-sale gain supported Q3 reported earnings but does not improve the operational run rate needed for forecast delivery.
Financial Health
Liquidity is adequate on a static balance-sheet basis, with a 141.2% current ratio, 126.5% quick ratio and ¥4.38bn of working capital. Current assets of ¥14.99bn exceed current liabilities of ¥10.62bn, so there is no current-ratio-below-1.0 warning. Cash and deposits of ¥3.05bn cover 75% of short-term loans of ¥4.07bn, leaving reliance on receivables, inventories and refinancing for the remaining short-term funding need. Interest-bearing debt totals ¥7.53bn, equivalent to a 1.59x debt-to-equity ratio and 39.6% debt-to-capital ratio. These leverage measures are below the explicit D/E warning threshold of 2.0x and near the 40% debt-to-capital investment-grade benchmark, but are elevated relative to the group's presently negative EBIT. The refinancing-risk alert is material: 54.0% of interest-bearing debt is short term, with ¥4.07bn of short-term loans versus ¥3.05bn cash. This maturity profile is not an immediate asset-liability mismatch given current assets of ¥14.99bn, but realization of receivables and inventory is important because operating cash generation must support debt servicing. Interest coverage of -1.55x is a severe debt-service concern because operating earnings do not cover ¥0.12bn of interest expense. Accounts receivable increased ¥1.19bn, or 29.1%, year on year to ¥5.29bn, while accounts payable increased ¥0.45bn, or 40.6%, to ¥1.55bn. The receivables increase exceeded the payables increase in absolute terms and coincided with 106 annualized DSO, increasing collection and funding sensitivity. Treasury stock increased in absolute magnitude from ¥0.01bn to ¥1.47bn, primarily reducing equity, although it remains only 0.5% of total assets. Lease obligations total ¥2.25bn, including ¥0.38bn current and ¥1.87bn non-current, and should be considered alongside borrowings in evaluating fixed financial commitments. The ¥1.41bn net defined-benefit liability is an additional long-term obligation, equivalent to roughly 12.3% of total equity.
Notable B/S Changes
Accounts receivable: +¥1.19bn (+29.1%) to ¥5.29bn - exceeds revenue growth and, together with 106 annualized DSO, increases collection and working-capital risk. Accounts payable: +¥0.45bn (+40.6%) to ¥1.55bn - provides some supplier financing, but only partially offsets the larger absolute increase in receivables. Short-term loans: +¥0.65bn (+19.0%) to ¥4.07bn - raises near-term refinancing dependence and contributes to the 54.0% short-term-debt ratio. Long-term loans: +¥0.59bn (+20.6%) to ¥3.46bn - higher financial leverage increases sensitivity to the recovery of operating profit and interest coverage. Lease obligations: +¥0.95bn (+154.6%) to ¥2.25bn - increases fixed contractual commitments, with ¥1.87bn classified as non-current. Work in process: +¥0.27bn (+11.6%) to ¥2.56bn - remains the largest manufacturing inventory component at 46.2% of the disclosed inventory composition, requiring monitoring for production-cycle and completion risk. Treasury stock: -¥1.38bn to -¥1.47bn - reduces reported equity, though the balance remains modest at 0.5% of total assets.
Cash Flow Quality
The working-capital indicators point to weak prospective cash conversion. Annualized DSO was 106 days, above the 60-day warning threshold, indicating that a substantial portion of reported sales remains uncollected for an extended period. Annualized inventory days were 137 days, also above the 90-day warning level. The resulting annualized cash conversion cycle was 204 days, well above the 120-day alert level, increasing funding requirements and exposure to order delays or inventory obsolescence. Manufacturing inventory components total ¥5.54bn, comprising ¥1.41bn of raw materials, ¥2.56bn of work in process and ¥1.57bn of finished goods. Work in process accounts for 46.2% of this inventory base, above the 40% warning threshold, which can indicate production bottlenecks, long project lead times or delayed completion and acceptance. The increase in trade receivables to ¥5.29bn alongside elevated DSO is a key earnings-quality concern because revenue growth has not yet converted promptly into cash collections. Higher trade payables and electronic payables partly provide supplier financing, but they do not eliminate the cash commitment embedded in the extended operating cycle. Net income attributable to owners was also supported by a ¥0.29bn gain on sale of investment securities, rather than by positive operating profit. This non-recurring gain exceeds reported net income, so accounting profitability does not represent recurring operating cash-generating capacity.
Dividend Sustainability
The Q2 dividend was ¥10.00 per share. Using the disclosed Q2 dividend and Q3 cumulative net income, the calculated payout ratio was 287.2%, materially above the 100% warning threshold. This reflects earnings compression rather than an unusually high cash dividend in absolute yen terms. The full-year dividend forecast is ¥20.00 per share, while forecast EPS is ¥22.71, implying a prospective dividend payout ratio of approximately 88.1%. That prospective ratio is below 100% but remains above the 60% sustainability benchmark and leaves limited earnings retention. The maintained dividend forecast therefore depends on achieving the planned Q4 recovery in operating profit and profit attributable to owners. The low current earnings base, negative operating income and inadequate interest coverage make dividend coverage more sensitive to operational execution and debt servicing needs. The increased treasury-stock balance should be assessed separately from dividends when evaluating aggregate shareholder distributions; no total return ratio is calculated here.
Risk Assessment
Business risks include Margin and execution risk is high: group gross margin fell about 500bp to 19.4%, and operating margin turned negative at -1.4% despite 8.1% revenue growth., Drive System recorded a ¥0.23bn segment loss on a 4.3% sales decline, making a turnaround in this business central to restoring consolidated profitability., Mold System revenue grew 20.0% but segment profit fell 89.9% to ¥0.04bn, indicating material project-margin, pricing, production-cost or mix risk in the core earnings contributor., Manufacturing working-capital risk is elevated, with annualized DSO of 106 days, DIO of 137 days and a 204-day cash conversion cycle., Work in process represents 46.2% of inventory, creating risk of delayed project completion, cost overruns, inventory aging or delayed customer acceptance., FX gains of ¥0.07bn aided non-operating income; future exchange-rate movements may reverse this support., The manufacturing business remains exposed to input-cost inflation, supply-chain disruptions, customer capital-expenditure cycles, quality issues and project execution delays..
Financial risks include Interest coverage of -1.55x is below the 2.0x warning threshold because negative EBIT does not cover ¥0.12bn of interest expense., The negative interest burden of -0.512 shows that financing costs are material relative to operating performance and amplify downside when margins weaken., Short-term debt represents 54.0% of interest-bearing debt, creating refinancing risk; cash covers only 0.75x of short-term loans., Debt-to-equity of 1.59x is below the 2.0x explicit warning level but remains meaningful given annualized ROE of 0.2% and negative ROIC of -0.8%., The effective tax rate of 73.3% reduced conversion of ¥0.10bn pre-tax profit into only ¥0.02bn of profit attributable to owners..
Key concerns include Full-year guidance requires approximately ¥0.37bn of Q4 operating profit after a ¥0.19bn Q3 cumulative operating loss., Q3 net income was dependent on a ¥0.29bn gain on sale of investment securities, which exceeded profit attributable to owners and is non-recurring., Receivables increased 29.1% year on year to ¥5.29bn, requiring close monitoring of collections, customer credit quality and revenue conversion., The quality alerts on debt service, high tax burden, high interest burden, low operating efficiency, refinancing risk, negative ROIC, high DSO, high DIO, long cash conversion cycle, high WIP ratio and low gross margin all point to a combined profitability-and-liquidity execution challenge..
Investment Implications
Key takeaways include Revenue momentum is positive, but the Q3 earnings outcome demonstrates severe negative operating leverage at the gross-profit level., Mold System is the core business by segment profit contribution, yet its sharp profit contraction means sales growth alone is not currently value-accretive., The balance sheet has positive working capital and acceptable headline liquidity ratios, but short-term debt concentration and negative interest coverage increase sensitivity to an operating recovery., Reported Q3 earnings were supported by securities-sale gains rather than core operations, so ordinary and operating income are the more relevant measures of performance., The maintained forecast embeds a pronounced Q4 earnings rebound and therefore elevates execution sensitivity..
Metrics to watch include Consolidated gross margin and operating margin, especially the extent of recovery from 19.4% gross margin and -1.4% operating margin, Drive System loss reduction and Mold System segment-profit recovery, Q4 operating profit progress versus the approximately ¥0.37bn required to meet full-year guidance, Annualized DSO, DIO, work-in-process share of inventory and cash conversion cycle, Receivables collections relative to the ¥5.29bn closing balance, Short-term loan balance, cash-to-short-term-debt coverage and interest coverage, Dividend coverage relative to forecast EPS and operating cash generation.
Regarding relative positioning, Relative to standard manufacturing benchmarks, the company is currently positioned weakly on operating profitability, ROIC, interest coverage and working-capital efficiency. Its current and quick ratios remain above 1.0, and D/E remains below the 2.0x aggressive-leverage threshold, but these balance-sheet positives are tempered by negative EBIT, a 54% short-term-debt ratio and an unusually long annualized cash conversion cycle.