Quest Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the year ended March 31, 2016. For the year, the company's net sales were JPY 8,134,763,000 compared to JPY 7,389,848,000 a year ago. Operating income was JPY 351,082,000 compared to JPY 306,665,000 a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 376,064,000 compared to JPY 324,345,000 a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 376,064,000 compared to JPY 324,345,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 238,059,000 compared to JPY 196,156,000 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 229,828,000 compared to JPY 378,583,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 14,140,000 compared to JPY 9,032,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 15,023,000 compared to JPY 12,512,000 a year ago. Return on equity was 6.2% compared to 5.2% a year ago. Return on assets was 7.5% compared to 6.6% a year ago.

The company provided cash dividend guidance for the year end of fiscal 2016. For the year end, the company expects to pay JPY 30 per share compared to JPY 35 per share paid a year ago. Scheduled date to commence dividend payments is on June 22, 2016.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2017. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 8,400 million, operating income of JPY 370 million, ordinary income of JPY 385 million and profit attributable owners of parent of JPY 250 million or JPY 48.37 per share.