Autobacs Seven Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the year ended March 31, 2018. For the year, the company reported net sales of JPY 211,630 million against JPY 204,033 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 7,284 million against JPY 5,829 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 8,226 million against JPY 7,120 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 5,403 million against JPY 3,015 million a year ago. Basic net income per share was JPY 65.49 against JPY 36.0 a year ago. Net assets per share were JPY 1,537.59 against JPY 1,540.12 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 16,394 million against JPY 9,488 million a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 8,225 million against JPY 4,474 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets was JPY 3,587 million against JPY 4,842 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2019. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 215,000 million, operating income of JPY 9,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 10,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 6,800 million and basic net income per share of JPY 82.41.

The company announced a year end dividend of JPY 30.00 per share for the year ended March 31, 2018 against JPY 30.00 per share paid a year ago. The company announced start of cash dividend payment is June 22, 2018.