Saint-Care Holding Corporation announced consolidated earning results for the six months ended September 30, 2019. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 21,243 million compared to JPY 20,436 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 787 million compared to JPY 964 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 787 million compared to JPY 964 million a year ago. Earnings per share was JPY 16.13 compared to JPY 17.97 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was JPY 15.92 compared to JPY 17.76 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2020. The company expects net sales to be JPY 43,610 million. Operating profit to be JPY 1,986 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent to be JPY 986 million. Earnings per share to be JPY 39.75.

The company provided dividend guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2020. The company expects year-end dividend of JPY 15 per share compared to JPY 14 per share paid a year ago.