Advantest Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2016. For the period, net sales were JPY 107,571 million against JPY 116,232 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 9,291 million against JPY 6,458 million a year ago. Income before taxes was JPY 9,746 million against JPY 6,418 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 7,373 million against JPY 2,671 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were JPY 38.66 against JPY 14.35 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 12,030 million against cash used in operating activities of JPY 2,136 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 2,927 million against JPY 2,151 million a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2017, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 158,000 million, operating income of JPY 16,000 million, income before taxes of JPY 16,500 million, net income attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 13,000 million or JPY 74.29 per share.

For the year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects to pay a dividend of JPY 10 per share against JPY 10 per share paid a year ago.