HIRANO TECSEED Co.,Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2019. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 15,852 million compared to JPY 13,431 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 2,796 million compared to JPY 1,750 million a year ago. Profit for the period was JPY 1,981.501 million compared to JPY 1,139.116 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was JPY 127.51 compared to JPY 75.72 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2020. For the period, the company expects net sales of JPY 30,000 million, operating income JPY 3,950 million, net income attributable to owners of parent JPY 2,700 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 179.48.

The company announced second quarter end dividend of JPY 18 per share for the six months ended September 30, 2019 compared to JPY 18 per share paid a year ago. Scheduled date of commencing dividend payments is December 3, 2019.

The company provided dividend guidance for the year ending March 31, 2020. The company expects year-end dividend of JPY 18 per share compared to JPY 27 per share paid a year ago.