Sotsu Co.,Ltd. reported earnings results for the nine months ended May 31, 2013. For the period, Net Sales were JPY 17,188 million against JPY 13,710 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 2,897 million against JPY 2,381 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 2,882 million against JPY 2,411 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 1,643 million or JPY 209.65 per share against JPY 1,310 million or JPY 166.00 per share a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 2,896 million against JPY 2,374 million a year ago.

For the fiscal year ending August 31, 2013, the company forecast a year end dividend of JPY 60 per share.

For the fiscal year ending August 31, 2013, The company expects net sales of JPY 20,500 million, operating income of JPY 3,200 million, ordinary income of JPY 3,200 million and net income of JPY 1,820 million or JPY 232.22 per share.