Shinwa Art Auction Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended Feb. 28, 2018. For the period, net sales were JPY 1,572,556,000 against JPY 2,207,153,000 a year ago. Operating loss was JPY 222,193,000 million against JPY 67,712,000 million a year ago. Ordinary loss was JPY 268,518,000 million against JPY 112,760,000 million a year ago. Net loss before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 288,448,000 million against JPY 120,223,000 million a year ago. Net loss attributable to owners of parent was JPY 226,348,000 against JPY 100,808,000 a year ago. Net loss per share was JPY 36.20 against JPY 17.20 a year ago.

For the year ending May 31, 2018, on consolidated basis, the company now expects net sales of JPY 3,050 million, operating loss of JPY 150 million, ordinary loss of JPY 220 million, loss attributable to owners of parent of JPY 230 million or JPY 336.59 per share.

The company provided dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2018. The company expects year-end dividend of JPY 7.20 per share compared to JPY 7.20 per share paid a year ago.