Yorozu Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2016. For the six months, the company reported net sales of ¥83,173 million compared to ¥83,560 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥2,528 million compared to ¥4,234 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥456 million compared to ¥3,238 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of parent was ¥290 million or ¥11.74 per share compared to ¥1,503 million or ¥60.24 per diluted share a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects net sales of ¥164,000 million, operating income of ¥5,000 million, ordinary income of ¥5,000 million and net income attributable to owners of parent of ¥2,500 million or ¥102.83 per share.

For the second quarter ended September 30, 2016, the company announced dividend of ¥18.00 compared to paid dividend of ¥34.00 a year ago, the dividend payable on December 9, 2016.

For the year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects year-end dividend of ¥18.00 compared to paid dividend of ¥19.00 a year ago.