Hosokawa Micron Corporation announced consolidated earnings results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported Net Sales were ¥27,162 million against ¥23,087 million a year ago. Operating profit was ¥3,136 million against ¥2,171 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was ¥3,118 million against ¥2,301 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥1,932 million against ¥1,635 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was ¥235.17 against ¥194.65 a year ago. Equity ratio of 59.6% against 59.6% a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥1,842 million against ¥3,103 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥415 million against ¥507 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥46 million against ¥45 million a year ago.

The company provides Consolidated Forecasts for the Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2018. For the year, the company reported net sales of ¥52,000 million. Operating profit of ¥5,300 million. Ordinary profit of ¥5,300 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥3,600 million. Earnings per share of ¥440.17.

For the second quarter ended March 31, 2018, the company announced dividend of ¥50.00.

For the full year ending Sept. 2018, The company forecast dividend of ¥50.00.