Yamazen Corporation announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported Net Sales were ¥239,139 million against ¥208,335 million a year ago. Operating profit was ¥6,647 million against ¥5,132 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was ¥6,554 million against ¥5,105 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥4,454 million against ¥3,379 million a year ago. Earnings per share was ¥47.02 against ¥36.03 a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was ¥318 million against net cash provided by operating activities of ¥27 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment and was ¥448 million against ¥775 million a year ago.

Provides earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2018. The company reported net sales of ¥480,000 million. Operating profit of ¥14,000 million. Ordinary profit of ¥14,300 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥9,300 million. Earnings per share of ¥99.15.

The company announced dividend for the second quarter ended September 30, 2017. The company announced dividend of ¥13 against ¥13.5 in the same period a year ago.

The company provides dividend forecast for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018. For the fiscal year, the company forecast dividend of ¥17 per share.