First Brothers Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the year ended November 30, 2018. For the year, the company reported net sales were JPY 21,864 million against JPY 18,766 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 5,130 million against JPY 3,373 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 4,700 million against JPY 3,060 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 2,886 million against JPY 2,049 million a year ago. Earnings per share were JPY 205.97 against JPY 146.21 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were JPY 204.93.

For the full year ending November 30, 2019, the company expects net sales of JPY 20,020 million, operating profit of JPY 3,850 million, ordinary profit of JPY 3,170 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,000 million or earnings per share of JPY 142.74.

The company declared dividend of JPY 18.00 per share for the year ended November 30, 2018, payable on February 12, 2019 against JPY 15.00 per share paid a year ago.

The company expects to pay dividend of JPY 21.00 per share for the year ending November 30, 2019.