JMS Co.,Ltd. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2017. For the second quarter, the company's net sales were ¥27,402 million against ¥27,526 million last year. Operating income was ¥156 million against ¥592 million last year. Ordinary income was ¥334 million against ¥699 million last year. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥210 million or ¥8.65 per share against ¥409 million or ¥16.82 per share last year. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥2,399 million against ¥2,399 million last year. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥3,689 million against ¥1,723 million last year. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥82 million against ¥45 million last year.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects net sales of ¥56,000 million, operating income of ¥700 million, ordinary income of ¥900 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥600 million or ¥24.62 per share against previous guidance of net sales of ¥57,000 million, operating income of ¥1,150 million, ordinary income of ¥1,200 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥700 million.

The company declared dividend of JPY 4.00 per share for the second quarter ended September 30, 2017 against JPY 4.00 per share for the same period a year ago, payable on December 8, 2017.

The company expects to pay a year-end dividend of JPY 8.00 per share for the year ending March 31, 2018 against JPY 4.00 per share for the same period a year ago.