Tamron Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2012. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 30,432 million compared to JPY 28,126 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 2,879 million compared to JPY 3,011 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 2,836 million compared to JPY 3,108 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 2,077 million or JPY 75.68 per share compared to JPY 2,158 million or JPY 78.63 per share a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 2,836 million compared to JPY 3,116 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 3,332 million compared to JPY 5,901 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 1,507 million compared to JPY 2,106 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 43 million compared to JPY 111 million a year ago. For the year ending December 31, 2012, the company expects consolidated net sales of JPY 65,000 million, operating income of JPY 6,200 million, ordinary income of JPY 5,900 million, net income of JPY 4,000 million or JPY 145.72 per share. The company declared cash dividend of JPY 20.00 per share for the second quarter of 2012.