Artnature Inc. announced dividend guidance for the year ending March 31, 2017. The company expects dividend of ¥14 per share compared to paid dividend of ¥14 per share a year ago.

The company reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2016. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥28,667 million compared to ¥30,322 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥2,248 million compared to ¥2,649 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥2,391 million compared to ¥2,756 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of the parent company was ¥1,510 million or ¥45.49 per diluted share compared to ¥1,509 million or ¥45.47 per diluted share a year ago. Net income was ¥1,511,155,000 compared to ¥1,511,211,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was ¥2,333,853,000 compared to ¥2,717,470,000 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥2,076,073,000 compared to ¥1,775,184,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥691,224,000 compared to ¥1,189,804,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥317,588,000 compared to ¥238,610,000 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2017. For the year, the company expected net sales of ¥40,560 million, operating income of ¥3,500 million, ordinary income of ¥3,482 million and net income attributable to owners of the parent company of ¥2,050 million or ¥61.90 per share.