Nikkiso Co. Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for nine months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 98,318 million compared to JPY 91,794 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,167 million compared to JPY 3,398 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 826 million compared to JPY 860 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 1,128 million or JPY 14.01 per diluted share compared to JPY 255 million or JPY 3.04 per diluted share a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 2,191 million compared to JPY 967 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017. The company forecast net sales of JPY 140,000 million, operating income of JPY 4,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 3,700 million, net income of JPY 2,500 million or JPY 35.12 per share.

The company provided dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017. The company expects year-end dividend of JPY 8 per share compared to JPY 8 per share paid a year ago.