KENKO Mayonnaise Co.,Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2016. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 36,009 million against JPY 33,244 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 2,476 million against JPY 1,826 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 2,490 million against JPY 1,793 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 1,690 million against JPY 1,522 million a year ago. Earnings per share was JPY 118.98 against JPY 107.12 a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 2,506 million against JPY 1,976 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 2,888 million against JPY 2,399 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 1,337 million against JPY 203 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 36 million against JPY 50 million a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects net sales of JPY 70,800 million, operating income of JPY 4,100 million, ordinary income of JPY 4,200 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,680 million or JPY 188.59 per share.

The company announced second quarter dividend of JPY 14.00 per share for the fiscal year 2017, payable on December 2, 2016.

The company expects year-end dividend for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017.