Obara Group Incorporated reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2012. For the quarter, the company's net sales were ¥8,178 million compared with ¥8,084 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥1,245 million compared with ¥1,037 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥1,647 million compared with ¥1,132 million a year ago. Net income was ¥931 million or ¥47.91 per basic share compared with ¥614 million or ¥31.62 per basic share a year ago.

For the second quarter of fiscal 2013, the company forecasts dividend of ¥10.00 per share.

For the year ending September 30, 2013, the company forecasts year end dividend of ¥10.00 per share compared to ¥20.00 per share declared last year. The company also forecasts total dividend of ¥20.00 per share.

For the first half of fiscal 2013, the company expects consolidated net sales of ¥16,000 million, operating income of ¥2,000 million, ordinary income of ¥2,250 million, and net income of ¥1,520 million or ¥78.22 per share.

For the year ending September 30, 2013, the company expects consolidated net sales of ¥32,500 million, operating income of ¥4,000 million, ordinary income of ¥4,300 million, and net income of ¥2,780 million or ¥143.07 per share.