Asahi Yukizai Corporation announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 21,503 million against JPY 18,906 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,153 million against JPY 580 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 1,287 million against JPY 204 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owner of parent was JPY 976 million or JPY 50.91 per share against JPY 84 million or JPY 0.88 per share a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 1,231 million against JPY 202 million a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 48,000 million, operating profit of JPY 3,000 million, ordinary profit of JPY 3,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,300 million or JPY 120.01 per share.

The company announced a dividend of JPY 4 per share for the six months ended September 30, 2017, scheduled date to commence dividend payments is December 4, 2017.

The company expects a year end dividend of JPY 20 per the share for the ending March 31, 2018.