Hitachi Capital Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported revenues of JPY 89,285 million, operating income of JPY 10,753 million, profit before tax of JPY 11,222 million and net income attributable to the parent of JPY 7,347 million or JPY 62.86 per basic share as compared to revenues of JPY 90,785 million, operating income of JPY 12,132 million, profit before tax of JPY 12,660 million and net income attributable to the parent of JPY 8,548 million or JPY 73.14 per basic share for the same period a year ago. ROE was 8.9% compared to 10.3% a year ago. ROA was 1.5% compared to 1.7% a year ago. Cash flows used in operating activities were JPY 77,211 million compared to JPY 66,386 million a year ago. Purchase of other property, plant and equipment was JPY 690 million compared to JPY 792 million a year ago. Purchase of other intangible assets was JPY 468 million compared to JPY 604 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the six months ending September 30, 2016 and year ending March 31, 2017. For the six months ending September 30, 2016, the company expects revenues of JPY 176,400 million, operating income of JPY 21,500 million, profit before tax of JPY 22,500 million and net income attributable to the parent of JPY 15,800 million or JPY 135.17 per basic share.

For the year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects revenues of JPY 370,000 million, operating income of JPY 45,300 million, profit before tax of JPY 47,000 million and net income attributable to the parent of JPY 33,000 million or JPY 282.32 per basic share.

The company provided dividend guidance for the year ending March 31, 2017. For the six months ending September 30, 2016, the company expects to pay a dividend of JPY 43.00 per share compared to JPY 42.00 per share paid a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects to pay a dividend of JPY 43.00 per share compared to JPY 42.00 per share paid a year ago.