General Packer Co., Ltd. announced non-consolidated earnings results for the year ended July 31, 2016. For the year, the company reported net sales of JPY 5,044.673 million against JPY 5,411.398 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 331.882 million against JPY 214.027 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 332.432 million against JPY 319.853 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 232.170 million against JPY 224.443 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 130.63 against JPY 126.28 a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interest was JPY 332.432 compared to JPY 319.672 a year ago. Return on equity was 7.2% against 7.4% a year ago. Cash flows from operating activities were JPY 200 million against JPY 175 million a year ago.

The company provided non-consolidated earnings guidance for the second quarter and year of fiscal year ending July 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company expects net sales of JPY 3,000 million, operating income of JPY 189 million, ordinary income of JPY 190 million, net income of JPY 125 million and net income per share of JPY 70.33.

For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 5,500 million, operating income of JPY 298 million, ordinary income of JPY 300 million, net income of JPY 200 million and net income per share of JPY 112.53.

For the fiscal year ended July 31, 2016, the company declared dividend of JPY 27.00 per share against JPY 5.00 per share a year ago.

The company provided dividend guidance for the second quarter and year of fiscal year ending July 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company expects to pay a dividend of JPY 20.00 per share against JPY 3.50 per share a year ago.

For the year, the company expects to pay a dividend of JPY 20.00 per share against JPY 27.00 per share a year ago.