USS Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the year ended March 31, 2018. For the year, the company reported net sales of JPY 75,153 million against JPY 67,179 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 36,071 million against JPY 32,396 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 36,676 million against JPY 32,999 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 24,285 million against JPY 22,909 million a year ago. Diluted profit per share was JPY 95.42 against JPY 89.87 a year ago. ROE was 14.8% against 14.7% a year ago. ROA was 17.5% against 17.2% a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 36,657 million against JPY 32,481 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 32,505 million against JPY 28,882 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 3,988 million against JPY 5,148 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 459 million against JPY 729 million a year ago.

For the year ended March 31, 2018, the company announced year-end dividend of JPY 24.30 per share, payable on June 13, 2018.

For the fiscal year 2018, the company expects second quarter dividend of JPY 24.60 per share.

For the year ending March 31, 2019, the company announced year-end dividend of JPY 24.60 per share.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the second quarter and full year of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019. For the second quarter of fiscal 2019, the company expects net sales of JPY 38,850 million, operating income of JPY 17,580 million, ordinary income of JPY 17,820 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 11,800 million or JPY 46.43 per share.

For the full year ending, the company expects net sales of JPY 80,000 million, operating income of JPY 37,300 million, ordinary income of JPY 37,800 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 25,000 million or JPY 98.38 per share.