Noevir Holdings Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the full year ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 54,473 million compared with JPY 51,180 million for the same period a year ago. Operating income was JPY 9,986 million compared with JPY 7,706 million for the same period a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 10,291 million compared with JPY 7,832 million for the same period a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 7,077 million or JPY 199.64 per share compared with JPY 5,049 million or JPY 142.44 per share for the same period a year ago. ROE was 12.3% compared with 9.2% for the same period a year ago. Cash flows from operating activities was JPY 8,136 million compared with JPY 5,960 million for the same period a year ago. The main item increasing cash was the posting of JPY 10,289 million in income before income taxes. Income before income taxes was JPY 10,289 million compared with JPY 7,815 million for the same period a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 1,517 million compared with JPY 1,690 million for the same period a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 62 million compared with JPY 39 million for the same period a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the first half and full year ending September 30, 2018. For the first half of 2018, the company expects to report net sales of JPY 27,600 million, operating income of JPY 5,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 5,100 million and net income attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 1,800 million or JPY 50.77 per share.

For the full year ending September 30, 2018, the company expects to report net sales of JPY 56,000 million, operating income of JPY 10,700 million, ordinary income of JPY 10,900 million and net income attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 7,300 million or JPY 205.91 per share.

The company announced year-end dividend of JPY 150 per share for the year ended September 30, 2017 compared to JPY 120 per share paid a year ago. Date of commencement of dividend payments is December 8, 2017.

The company provided dividend guidance for the year ending September 30, 2018. The company expects year-end dividend of JPY 150 per share.