Enplas Corporation announced consolidated earnings results for the first half ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the consolidated company reported net sales of ¥17,143 million, operating profit of ¥2,636 million, ordinary profit of ¥2,636 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of the company of ¥1,868 million or net income per share of ¥145.98 compared to net sales of ¥15,903 million, operating profit of ¥2,084 million, ordinary profit of ¥1,904 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of the company of ¥3,518 million or net income per share of ¥274.91 for the same period last year. Profit before income taxes was ¥2,524 million against ¥4,147 million a year ago.
Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥3,231 million against ¥4,910 million a year ago. Payments for property, plant and equipment was ¥1,056 million against ¥948 million a year ago. Payments for intangible assets were ¥148 million against ¥301 million a year ago.

The company announced interim dividend of ¥40.00 per share for the first half ended September 30, 2017 against ¥40.00 per share a year ago. The company will pay dividend on December 1, 2017.

The company expects to pay year end dividend of ¥40.00 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017.

For the full year of fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, the consolidated company expects net sales of ¥34,000 million, operating profit of ¥5,000 million, ordinary profit of ¥5,000 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of the company of ¥3,400 million or net income per share of ¥265.69.