Ariake Japan Co., Ltd. reported consolidated and company earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2017. For the period, on consolidated basis, the company reported net sales of JPY 40,897 million against JPY 35,387 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 8,536 million against JPY 7,709 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 8,922 million against JPY 7,798 million a year ago. Quarterly net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company was JPY 6,066 million or JPY 190.64 per share against JPY 5,403 million or JPY 169.79 per share a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 9,095.715 million against JPY 7,798.938 million a year ago.

For the period, on company basis, the company reported net sales of JPY 29.69 billion against JPY 27.10 billion a year ago. Operating income was JPY 6.01 billion against JPY 5.72 billion a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2018. For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects net sales of JPY 52,091 million, operating income of JPY 11,050 million, ordinary income of JPY 11,293 million and net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company of JPY 8,096 million or JPY 254.41 per share.

The company expects to pay year-end dividend of JPY 40.00 per share for the year ending March 31, 2018 against JPY 40.00 per share paid for the same period a year ago.