HIROSHIMA GAS Co.,Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2019. For the period, the company has reported net sales of ¥38,427 million against ¥36,156 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥860 million against loss of ¥354 million a year ago. Profit was ¥708 million against loss of ¥142 million a year ago. Earnings per share were ¥8.20 against loss of ¥4.22 a year ago.

On consolidated basis, for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, the company expects net sales of ¥86,000 million, operating income of ¥2,700 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥2,000 million or ¥29.53 per share.

On non-consolidated basis, for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020, the company expects net sales of ¥66,000 million, operating income of ¥2,500 million, net income of ¥1,800 million or ¥26.58 per share.

For the second quarter ended September 30, 2019, the company declared dividend of JPY 4.50 compared to JPY 4.00 paid last year. Scheduled date of commencement of dividend payment is December 2,2019.

For the year ending March 31, 2020, the company expects to pay dividend of JPY 4.50 compared to JPY 4.00 paid last year.