Suminoe Textile Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended November 2012. For the period, the company's net sales were ¥39,164 million against ¥36,223 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥924 million against ¥172 million a year ago. Net income was ¥625 million or ¥8.28 per share against loss of ¥157 million or ¥2.09 per share a year ago.

For the fiscal year ending May 31, 2013, the company expects net sales to be ¥81,000 million, operating income to be ¥2,000 million and net income to be ¥1,500 million or ¥8.28 per share against loss of ¥157 million or ¥2.09 per share a year ago.

The company based on this basic policy, the company will pay an interim dividend of ¥2.50 per share. The company also plans to pay a year-end dividend of ¥2.50 per share.