Kadoya Sesame Mills Incorporated provided dividend guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2017. For the year, the company expects to pay a dividend of JPY 110.00 per share compared with JPY 60.00 per share a year ago.

The company reported earnings results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2016. For the period, the company reported, net sales of JPY 21,878 million against JPY 20,626 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 2,945 million against JPY 1,334 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 2,584 million against JPY 1,984 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 1,751 million against JPY 1,277 million a year ago. Basic and diluted earnings per share were JPY 186.31 against JPY 135.89 a year ago.

For the full year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects net sales of JPY 28,300 million, operating income of JPY 3,500 million, ordinary income of JPY 3,300 million and profit of JPY 2,650 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 281.92.