General Packer Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended October 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 2,068 million compared to JPY 1,808 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 205 million compared to JPY 30 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 139 million or JPY 78.99 per share compared to JPY 26 million or JPY 14.91 per share a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the six months and full year for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2019. For the six months, the company expects net sales of JPY 3,800 million, operating income of JPY 269 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 185 million or JPY 104.75 per share.

For the fiscal year ending July 31, 2019, the company expects net sales of JPY 7,200 million, operating income of JPY 398 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 270 million or JPY 152.88 per share.

The company provided dividend guidance for the second quarter and full year for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2019. For the second quarter end, the company expects to pay a dividend of JPY 20.00 per share.

For the fiscal year ending July 31, 2019, the company expects to pay a year-end dividend of JPY 25.00 per share compared to JPY 24.00 per share a year ago.