Ariake Japan Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2013. For the quarter, the company's net sales ¥17,381,792,000 compared with ¥15,690,138,000 a year ago. Operating income was ¥2,742,312,000 compared with ¥2,536,556,000 a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥3,351,009,000 compared with ¥2,405,898,000 a year ago. Net income was ¥1,975,113,000 compared with ¥1,332,536,000 a year ago. Net income per share was ¥62.06 compared with ¥41.87 a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was ¥3,351,009,000 compared with ¥2,392,763,000 a year ago. Cash provided by operating activities was ¥2,852,520,000 compared with ¥1,198,820,000 a year ago. Payments for purchase of tangible fixed assets was ¥995,148,000 compared with ¥787,254,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥3,316,000 compared with ¥27,188,000 a year ago.

The company announced dividend of ¥20.00 per share for the second quarter period ended September 30, 2013 payable on December 9, 2013.

For the year ending March 31, 2013, the company expects final dividend of ¥25.00 per share. The company also expects annual dividend of ¥45.00 per share.

For the year ending March 31, 2014, the company expects net sales of ¥37,657 million, operating income of ¥6,241 million, ordinary income of ¥6,810 million and net income of ¥4,336 million or ¥136.23 per share.