Nikkiso Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2017. For the year, the company's net sales were JPY 140,912 million compared to JPY 130,045 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 8,718 million compared to JPY 8,117 million a year ago. Profit before tax was JPY 8,310 million compared to JPY 6,801 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 5,304 million compared to JPY 4,922 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of parent was JPY 5,182 million compared to JPY 4,883 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were JPY 63.97 compared to JPY 57.66 a year ago. Cash flows from operating activities was JPY 4,915 million compared to JPY 13,400 million a year ago. Return on equity was 7.3% compared to 7.2% a year ago. Return on asset was 3.9% compared to 3.8% a year ago. Payment from purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 5,604 million compared to JPY 6,719 million a year ago. Payment from purchase of intangible assets was JPY 508 million compared to JPY 704 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the six months and full year of fiscal 2018. For the six months, the company's expects net sales of JPY 78,000 million, operating income of JPY 3,500 million, profit before tax of JPY 3,000 million, net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 1,900 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 26.69.

For the year ending December 31, 2018, the company's expects net sales of JPY 162,000 million, operating income of JPY 10,000 million, profit before tax of JPY 9,000 million, net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 5,900 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 82.89.

The company announced dividend for the year end of fiscal year 2017. For the year end, the company announced dividend of JPY 8 per share compare to JPY 8 per share paid in a year ago. Schedule date of commencement of dividend payment is on March 12, 2018.

The company provided dividend guidance for the second quarter and year end of fiscal year 2018. For the second quarter, the company expects to pay dividend of JPY 8 per share compare to JPY 8 per share paid in a year ago.

For the year end, the company expects to pay dividend of JPY 8 per share compare to JPY 8 per share a year ago.