Yomeishu Seizo Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the third quarter ended December 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 9,453 million against JPY 9,805 million for the same period a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,349 million against JPY 1,532 million for the same period a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 1,629 million against JPY 1,783 million for the same period a year ago. Profit was JPY 1,158 million against JPY 1,572 million for the same period a year ago. Basic earnings per share were JPY 84.50 against JPY 114.81 for the same period a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects net sales of JPY 12,320 million, operating income of JPY 1,620 million, ordinary income of JPY 1,920 million, profit of JPY 1,340 million, and basic earnings per share of JPY 97.74.

The company provided dividend guidance for the year ending March 31, 2017. The company expects year-end dividend of JPY 40 per share compared to JPY 40 per share paid a year ago.