Sanko Gosei Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended November 30, 2015. For the six months, the company reported Net Sales were JPY 29,421 million against JPY 24,544 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,395 million against JPY 1,053 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 532 million against JPY 745 million a year ago. Earnings per share was JPY 22.20 against JPY 35.6 a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 645,456 million against 978,758 million a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities of JPY 1,813,598 million against JPY 274,920 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 689,362 million against JPY 513,747 million a year ago.

For the year ending May 31, 2016, the company expects net sales of JPY 60,000 million, operating income of JPY 2,500 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 1,500 million, earnings per share was JPY 60.67.


For the second quarter, the company announced dividend of JPY 5.00 against JPY 4.00 a year ago, payable on February 2, 2016.

For the year ending March 31, 2016, the company expects to pay dividend of JPY 5.00.