The Musashino Bank, Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the six months, the company's ordinary income was JPY 35,864 million compared to JPY 35,768 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 7,775 million compared to JPY 7,423 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 5,364 million compared to JPY 6,114 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was JPY 160.04 compared to JPY 182.25 a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 7,768 million compared to JPY 7,418 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 5,372 million compared to JPY 6,046 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects ordinary income of JPY 71,500 million, ordinary profit of JPY 15,200 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 10,600 million and earnings per share of JPY 316.43.

The company announced cash dividend for the second quarter of fiscal 2018. For the quarter, the company announced cash dividend of JPY 40 per share compared to JPY 40 per share paid a year ago. Scheduled date for start of dividend payment on December 8, 2017.

The company also provided cash dividend guidance for the year end of fiscal 2018. For the year end, the company expects to pay cash dividend of JPY 40 per share compared to JPY 40 per share paid a year ago.