Nissei Asb Machine Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended of March 31, 2016. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 13,233 million compared to JPY 12,598 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 2,523 million compared to JPY 1,678 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 2,443 million compared to JPY 2,154 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 1,475 million compared to JPY 1,242 million a year ago. Earnings per share were JPY 98.29 compared to JPY 82.76 a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 2,445,167,000 compared to JPY 2,165,643,000 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 447,939,000 compared to JPY 194,724,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 380,446,000 compared to JPY 304,536,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 11,426,000 compared to JPY 12,799,000 a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending of September 30, 2016. For the period, the company expects net sales to be of JPY 28,000 million. Operating income expected to be of JPY 4,500 million. Ordinary income expected to be of JPY 4,700 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent expected to be of JPY 2,900 million. Earnings per share expected to be of JPY 193.11.

The company provided dividend guidance for the year ending September 30, 2016. For the period, the company expected dividend of JPY 40 per share compared to JPY 40 per share paid in the same period a year ago.