Ezaki Glico Co. Ltd. provided dividend guidance for the year ending March 31, 2017. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects a dividend of ¥20 per share compared to ¥20.00 per share paid a year ago.

The company reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2016. Net sales were ¥271,041 million against ¥261,478 million last year. Operating income was ¥22,714 million against ¥16,861 million last year. Ordinary income was ¥24,471 million against ¥19,131 million last year. Net income attributable to owners of parent was ¥16,976 million against ¥13,803 million last year. Net income per basic share was ¥258.43 against ¥210.48 last year. Income before income taxes and minority interests was ¥24,422 million against ¥20,930 million last year.

The company reaffirmed consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2017. The company expects net sales of ¥358,500 million, operating income of ¥22,500 million, ordinary income of ¥23,000 million, net income attributable to parent company of ¥16,000 million and net income per share of ¥243.65.