ARIAKE JAPAN Co., Ltd. Announces Consolidated Earnings Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2017; Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2018; Announces Dividend for the Second Quarter Ended September 30, 2017, Payable on December 4, 2017; Provides Dividend Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2018
November 08, 2017
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ARIAKE JAPAN Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of ¥25,789 million, operating income of ¥5,270 million, ordinary income of ¥5,471 million and net income attributable to shareholders of the company of ¥3,745 million or ¥117.70 per share compared to net sales of ¥22,180 million, operating income of ¥4,578 million, ordinary income of ¥4,284 million and net income attributable to shareholders of the company of ¥3,009 million or ¥94.56 per share a year ago. Net assets per share were ¥2,142.64 as on September 30, 2017. Income before income taxes and minority interests was ¥5,644,367,000 against ¥4,284,144,000 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥3,300,497,000 against ¥2,578,579,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥1,120,905,000 against ¥628,692,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥42,741,000 against ¥1,902,000 a year ago.
For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects net sales of ¥52,091 million, operating income of ¥11,050 million, ordinary income of ¥11,293 million and net income attributable to shareholders of the company of ¥8,096 million or ¥254.41 per share.
For the second quarter, the company announced the dividend of ¥20.00 per share compared to ¥20.00 per share for the same period a year ago. The dividend is payable on December 4, 2017.
For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects to pay year-end dividend of ¥40.00 per share. The company paid year-end dividend of ¥40.00 per share for the same period a year ago.
Ariake Japan Co Ltd is a Japan-based company primarily engaged in the manufacture and sale of natural seasonings. Together with its subsidiaries, the Company is also engaged in the production and sale of natural soups in domestic market; lease part of head office building and operation of convenience store; the manufacture and sale of natural seasonings in China, Taiwan, Southeast of Asia and European markets; as well as the production of agricultural products.
ARIAKE JAPAN Co., Ltd. Announces Consolidated Earnings Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2017; Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2018; Announces Dividend for the Second Quarter Ended September 30, 2017, Payable on December 4, 2017; Provides Dividend Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2018