Sotsu Co.,Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended May 31, 2016. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥17,670 million against ¥18,066 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥2,801 million against ¥2,693 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥2,800 million against ¥2,630 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥1,795 million against ¥1,595 million a year ago. Earnings per share were ¥122.32 against ¥103.92 per share a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was ¥2,799,816 million against ¥2,644,395 million a year ago.

For the year ending August 31, 2016, the company expects to pay dividend of ¥20.00 per share against ¥20.00 a year ago, and total dividend of ¥35.00 per share against ¥35.00 per share a year ago.

For the year ending August 31, 2016, the company expects to pay net sales of ¥24,500 million, operating income of ¥3,500 million, ordinary income of ¥3,500 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥2,200 million or ¥149.92 per share.