Proto Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2012. For the quarter, the company's Net Sales were JPY 28,619 million compared to JPY 22,701 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 4,186 million compared to JPY 4,581 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 4,317 million compared to JPY 4,634 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 2,410 million or JPY 115.41 per share compared to JPY 2,588 million or JPY 123.71 per share a year ago.

The company provided dividend guidance for the year end of fiscal 2013. For the period, the company expects to pay cash dividend of JPY 18.75 per share as compared to JPY 42.50 paid in a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2013. For the period, the company expects net sales of JPY 39,000 million, operating income of JPY 5,100 million, net income of JPY 3,030 million or JPY 144.84 per share.