Cawachi Limited announced consolidated earnings result for the third quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported net sales were ¥200,484 million against ¥202,657 million for the same period a year ago. Operating income was ¥3,459 million against ¥3,834 million for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥2,912 million or ¥127.72 basic per share against ¥3,207 million or ¥140.72 basic per share for the same period a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was ¥127.64.

For the fiscal year ending March 15, 2019, the company expects consolidated net sales of ¥267,500 million, operating income of ¥4,200 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥3,500 million or ¥153.48 per basic share.

For the fiscal year ending March 15, 2019, the company expects dividend of ¥45.00 per share against ¥45.00 per share paid a year ago.