Ariake Japan Co. Ltd. Announces Consolidated Earnings Results for the Second Quarter Ended September 30, 2013; Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2014; Announces Dividend for the Period Ending September 30, 2013, Payable on December 9, 2013; Provides Dividend Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2013
November 11, 2013
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Ariake Japan Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2013. For the quarter, the company's net sales ¥17,381,792,000 compared with ¥15,690,138,000 a year ago. Operating income was ¥2,742,312,000 compared with ¥2,536,556,000 a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥3,351,009,000 compared with ¥2,405,898,000 a year ago. Net income was ¥1,975,113,000 compared with ¥1,332,536,000 a year ago. Net income per share was ¥62.06 compared with ¥41.87 a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was ¥3,351,009,000 compared with ¥2,392,763,000 a year ago. Cash provided by operating activities was ¥2,852,520,000 compared with ¥1,198,820,000 a year ago. Payments for purchase of tangible fixed assets was ¥995,148,000 compared with ¥787,254,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥3,316,000 compared with ¥27,188,000 a year ago.
The company announced dividend of ¥20.00 per share for the second quarter period ended September 30, 2013 payable on December 9, 2013.
For the year ending March 31, 2013, the company expects final dividend of ¥25.00 per share. The company also expects annual dividend of ¥45.00 per share.
For the year ending March 31, 2014, the company expects net sales of ¥37,657 million, operating income of ¥6,241 million, ordinary income of ¥6,810 million and net income of ¥4,336 million or ¥136.23 per share.
Ariake Japan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of natural seasonings. Together with its subsidiaries, the Company is also engaged in the production and sale of natural soups in domestic market; lease part of head office building and operation of convenience store; the manufacture and sale of natural seasonings in China, Taiwan, Southeast of Asia and European markets; as well as the production of agricultural products.
Ariake Japan Co. Ltd. Announces Consolidated Earnings Results for the Second Quarter Ended September 30, 2013; Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2014; Announces Dividend for the Period Ending September 30, 2013, Payable on December 9, 2013; Provides Dividend Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2013