Takara Leben Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings result for the nine months ended December 31, 2016. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥53,705 million against ¥34,452 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥3,552 million against ¥1,057 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥2,764 million against ¥405 million a year ago. Net income was ¥1,840 million or ¥16.79 diluted per share against ¥190 million or ¥1.72 diluted per share a year ago. Net income before income taxes was ¥2,764 million against ¥303 million a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2017, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of ¥105,000 million, operating income of ¥15,000 million, ordinary income of ¥13,900 million and net income of ¥9,000 million or ¥81.77 per share.

The company expects to pay a dividend of ¥10.00 per share for the year ending March 31, 2017 as compared to ¥9.00 paid a year ago.