Roland DG Corporation Reports Consolidated and Non-Consolidated Earnings Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2017; Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for Half Year Ending June 30, 2018 and Full Year Ending December 31, 2018; Announces Dividend for the Year Ended December 31, 2017 Payable March 26, 2018; Provides Interim and Year End Dividend Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2018
February 08, 2018
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Roland DG Corporation reported consolidated and non-consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2017. For the year, the Group reported net sales of ¥43,573 million compared to ¥44,112 million a year ago. Operating profit was ¥3,853 million compared to ¥4,358 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was ¥3,804 million compared to ¥4,104 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,918 million or ¥153.19 per basic share compared to ¥2,705 million or ¥206.73 per basic share a year ago. Return on equity was 8.9% against 12.4% reported last year. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥2,446 million compared to ¥5,369 million a year ago. Profit before income was ¥2,359.6 million against ¥4,083.2 million reported last year. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥547.8 million against ¥757.9 million reported last year. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥356.3 million against ¥648.2 million reported last year.
For the year, the parent company reported net sales of ¥30,402 million compared to ¥31,055 million a year ago. Operating profit was ¥3,986 million compared to ¥3,069 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was ¥4,490 million compared to ¥3,371 million a year ago. Profit was ¥2,380 million or ¥190.12 per basic share compared to ¥2,384 million or ¥182.21 per basic share a year ago.
For the half year ending June 30, 2018, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of ¥21,500 million, operating profit of ¥1,300 million, ordinary profit of ¥1,300 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥900 million and basic earnings per share of ¥71.86.
For the year ending December 31, 2018, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of ¥43,600 million, operating profit of ¥3,400 million, ordinary profit of ¥3,200 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥2,200 million and basic earnings per share of ¥175.67.
For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, the company announced year end dividend of ¥35.00 per share compared to ¥30.00 per share declared last year. Scheduled date of commencing dividend payments is March 26, 2018.
For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, the company reported interim dividend forecast of ¥25.00 per share at the end of the second quarter compared to ¥25.00 per share declared last year.
For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018, the company reported year end dividend forecast of ¥30.00 per share compared to ¥35.00 per share declared last year.
Roland DG Corporation is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of computer peripheral equipment. The Company's products include printers, machine tools and supplies, among others. The Company provides products and services in Japan, the United States, Europe, Asia and other regions. The computer peripherals are mainly produced at the Miyakoda office in Shizuoka Prefecture. The Company mainly supplies products to users mainly through contract dealers in Japan and overseas. The Company mainly sells and markets products through its consolidated subsidiaries, and promotes product sales and provides after-sales services.
Roland DG Corporation Reports Consolidated and Non-Consolidated Earnings Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2017; Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for Half Year Ending June 30, 2018 and Full Year Ending December 31, 2018; Announces Dividend for the Year Ended December 31, 2017 Payable March 26, 2018; Provides Interim and Year End Dividend Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2018