Create Medic Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the year ended of December 31, 2019. For the year, the company reported net sales of JPY 10,843 million compared to JPY 10,796 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 1,083 million compared to JPY 993 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 725 million compared to JPY 672 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share were JPY 77.83 compared to JPY 72.20 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the six months ending June 2020 and full year ending December 31, 2020. For the six months ending June 2020, the company expects net sales of JPY 5,300 million, operating profit of JPY 490 million, profit attributable to owners of parent expected of JPY 330 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 35.43.

For the full year ending December 31, 2020, the company expects net sales of JPY 11,140 million, operating profit of JPY 1,090 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 750 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 80.51.

The company announced year-end dividend of JPY 20.00 per share for the year ended December 31, 2019 against a paid dividend of JPY 21.00 per share for the same period a year ago. The dividend is payable on March 30, 2020.

The company provided dividend guidance for the second quarter and full year of fiscal year ending December 31, 2020. For the second quarter of fiscal 2020, the company expects to pay dividend of JPY 17.00 per share against a paid dividend of JPY 17.00 per share for the same period a year ago.

For the year ending December 31, 2020, the company expects to pay year-end dividend of JPY 20.00 per share against JPY 20.00 per share for the same period a year ago.