Startia, Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the first half year ended September 30, 2017. For the first half, the company reported net sales of ¥5,372 million against ¥4,774 million a year ago. Operating profit was ¥221 million against loss of ¥119 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥235 million against ordinary loss of ¥110 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥210 million or ¥20.82 per share against ¥25 million or ¥2.46 per share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥649.971 million compared with ¥43.749 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was ¥311.314 million against ¥26.817 million a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects consolidated net sales of ¥10,500 million, operating income of ¥100 million, ordinary income of ¥100 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥112 million or ¥11.09 per share.

The company announced dividend of ¥3.00 per share for the period end of second quarter against ¥3.00 per share a year ago. Date of commencement of dividend payment (tentative) is December 18, 2017.

The company expects to pay a dividend of ¥6.00 per share for the year 2018 against ¥6.00 per share a year ago.