YAMAZEN CORPORATION reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of ¥113,097 million against ¥100,654 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥2,707 million against ¥2,107 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥2,690 million against ¥2,119 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥1,746 million or ¥18.42 per share against ¥1,380 million or ¥14.71 per share a year ago. Profit before income taxes was ¥2,693 million against ¥2,182 million a year ago.

For the six months ending September 30, 2017, the company expects net sales of ¥230,000 million, operating income of ¥6,200 million, ordinary income of ¥6,300 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥4,200 million or ¥44.78 per share.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects net sales of ¥480,000 million, operating income of ¥14,000 million, ordinary income of ¥14,300 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent was ¥9,300 million or ¥99.15 per share.

For the second quarter, the company expects to pay dividend of ¥13 per share against ¥13.50 per share a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects to pay dividend of ¥17 per share against ¥16.50 per share a year ago.