Transaction Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended November 2016. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 3,254 million compared to JPY 2,890 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 406 million compared to JPY 276 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 376 million compared to JPY 275 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 243 million compared to JPY 188 million a year ago. Diluted net income per share was JPY 18.94 compared to JPY 14.94 a year ago.

For the fourth quarter ending August 31, 2017, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 12,820 million, operating income of JPY 1,184 million, ordinary income of JPY 1,180 million, basic earnings per share of JPY 28.46 and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 774 million.

For the second quarter ending February 2017, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 6,120 million, operating income of JPY 507 million, ordinary income of JPY 505 million, basic earnings per share of JPY 12.43 and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 331 million.

The company provided dividend guidance for the full year of fiscal year ending August 2017. The company expects dividend of JPY 8.00 per share against JPY 14.00 per share paid a year ago.