Amagasa Co. Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the second quarter ended July 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 3,117 million compared to JPY 3,471 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 30 million compared to JPY 19 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 29 million compared to JPY 11 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 9 million compared to JPY 0 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share were JPY 4.99 compared to JPY 0.20 a year ago.

The company provided dividend guidance for the year ending January 31, 2018. The company expects to pay a year-end dividend of JPY 16.00 per share compared to JPY 16.00 per share for the year ended January 31, 2017.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending January 31, 2018. For the year ending January 2018, the company expects to report net sales of JPY 6,164 million, operating income of JPY 41 million, ordinary income of JPY 30 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 10 million or JPY 5.59 per basic share.