Marubun Corporation provided dividend guidance of ¥15.00 per share for the fourth quarter ending March 31, 2017 against ¥18.00 per share paid a year ago.

The company announced consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2016. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥194,353 million against ¥219,117 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥797 million against ¥2,168 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥105 million against ¥2,282 million a year ago. Profit before income taxes was ¥61 million against ¥2,346 million a year ago. Loss attributable to owners of parent was ¥214 million or ¥8.22 per share against profit of ¥1,350 million or ¥51.67 per share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥9,863 million against ¥5,806 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥257 million against ¥140 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥128 million against ¥21 million a year ago.

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects net sales of ¥270,000 million, operating income of ¥1,900 million, ordinary income of ¥2,000 million and net income of ¥900 million or ¥34.44 per share.