Kikkoman Corporation reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the year ended March 31, 2016. For the period, the company reported operating net sales of JPY 408,372 million against JPY 371,339 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 32,598 million against JPY 25,370 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 31,029 million against JPY 24,364 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of parent was JPY 19,964 million against JPY 15,382 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 102.67 against JPY 78.20 a year ago. ROE was 8.7% against 6.9% a year ago. Net assets per share as at March 31, 2016 were JPY 1,160.05. Cash flows from operating activities were JPY 37,661 million against JPY 31,658 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 30,253 million against JPY 23,823 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was 13,011 million against JPY 11,379 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 605 million against JPY 1,405 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the half year ending September 30, 2016 and for the full year ending March 31, 2017. For the half year, the company expects net sales of JPY 198,500 million, operating income of JPY 16,200 million, ordinary income of JPY 15,100 million, net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 10,000 million and net income per share of JPY 51.86.

For the full year, the company expects net sales of JPY 403,500 million, operating income of JPY 31,500 million, ordinary income of JPY 30,000 million, net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 20,000 million and net income per share of JPY 103.72.