Lawson Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended November 30, 2015. For the period, the company reported gross operating revenue of JPY 435,534 million compared to JPY 362,461 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 62,058 million compared to JPY 59,773 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 60,677 million compared to JPY 59,700 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 31,472 million compared or JPY 314.48 per diluted share to JPY 32,949 million or JPY 329.27 per diluted share a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was of JPY 53,622 million compared to JPY 56,097 million a year ago.

For the year ending February 29, 2016, the company provided year end dividend guidance of JPY 122.50 per share compared to JPY 120.00 per share for the same period a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending February 29, 2016. For the year, the company expects gross operating revenue of JPY 579,000 million, operating revenue of JPY 71,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 68,900 million and net income of JPY 35,200 million or JPY 352.00 per share.