The Chiba Bank, Ltd. reported consolidated and non-consolidated earnings results for the year ended March 31, 2016. For the year, on consolidated basis, ordinary income was JPY 228,693 million compared to JPY 224,266 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 85,556 million compared to JPY 84,244 million a year ago. Net income attributable to equities of the parent was JPY 55,444 million compared to JPY 57,033 million a year ago. Net income per diluted share was JPY 66.96 compared to JPY 67.95 a year ago. Return on capital assets was 6.4% compared to 7.0% a year ago. Cash flow from operating activities was JPY 350,909 million compared to JPY 428,289 million a year ago. Net assets per share were JPY 1,053.76 compared to JPY 1,030.64 a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 84,875 million compared to JPY 88,232 million a year ago. Purchase of tangible fixed assets was JPY 3,783 million compared to JPY 7,217 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible fixed assets was JPY 3,237 million compared to JPY 4,372 million a year ago.

For the year, on non-consolidated basis, the company reported ordinary income of JPY 205,368 million compared to JPY 197,003 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 79,664 million compared to JPY 74,178 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 52,535 million compared to JPY 45,807 million a year ago. Net income per diluted share was JPY 63.45 compared to JPY 54.58 a year ago. Net assets per share were JPY 991.43 compared to JPY 962.08 a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 79,031 million compared to JPY 73,043 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the six months ending September 30, 2016 and full year ending March 31, 2017. For the first half, on consolidated basis, the company expects ordinary profit of JPY 42,000 million and net income attributable to equities of the parent of JPY 29,000 million or JPY 35.68 per share.

For the full year, on consolidated basis, the company expects ordinary profit of JPY 76,500 million and net income attributable to equities of the parent of JPY 52,000 million or JPY 63.98 per share.

For the first half, on non-consolidated basis, the company expects ordinary profit of JPY 40,000 million and net income attributable to equities of the parent of JPY 28,500 million or JPY 35.06 per share.

For the full year, on non-consolidated basis, the company expects ordinary profit of JPY 69,500 million and net income attributable to equities of the parent of JPY 48,500 million or JPY 59.67 per share.