Alpha Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of ¥1,969 million, operating income of ¥88 million, ordinary income of ¥86 million and net income attributable to owners of parent of ¥58 million or ¥72.76 per share against net sales of ¥2,086 million, operating income of ¥139 million, ordinary income of ¥137 million and net income attributable to owners of parent of ¥95 million or ¥11.84 per share a year ago.

The company provided dividend guidance for the year ending August 31, 2019. For the year, the company expects dividend of ¥60.00 per share against ¥60.00 per share a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the six months ending February 29, 2019 and full year ending August 31, 2019. For the six months, the company expects net sales of ¥4,030 million, operating income of ¥200 million, ordinary income of ¥200 million and net income attributable to owners of parent of ¥128 million or ¥159.15 per share.

For the year, the company expects net sales of ¥7,700 million, operating income of ¥230 million, ordinary income of ¥230 million and net income attributable to owners of parent of ¥145 million or ¥180.29 per share.