Piolax, Inc. announced consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2016. For the period, the consolidated company reported net sales of ¥47,466 million, operating income of ¥7,702 million, ordinary income of ¥8,357 million, net profit attributable to owners of the parent of the company of ¥6,049 million or net income per basic share of ¥506.73 compared to net sales of ¥47,619 million, operating income of ¥6,959 million, ordinary income of ¥7,727 million, net profit attributable to owners of the parent of the company of ¥5,494 million or net income per basic share of ¥460.25 for the same period last year. Net income before taxes and other adjustments was ¥8,357 million against ¥7,727 million a year ago.

The company expects to pay year end dividend of ¥50.00 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017 against ¥45.00 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016.

For the full year of fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, the consolidated company expects revenue of ¥63,000 million, operating income of ¥9,600 million, ordinary income of ¥10,300 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of the company of ¥7,100 million or net income per share of ¥594.72.