Iino Kaiun Kaisha Ltd. announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2015. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 72,475 million against JPY 75,968 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 6,512 million against JPY 6,003 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 6,559 million against JPY 4,777 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 4,859 million or JPY 43.78 per share against JPY 4,927 million or JPY 44.70 per share a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority was JPY 4,992 million against JPY 5,206 million.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2016. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 96,000 million, operating income of JPY 8,200 million, ordinary income of JPY 8,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 5,000 million or JPY 45.06 per share.

For the fourth quarter of 2016, the company forecasts dividend of JPY 5.00 per share against JPY 5.00 per share paid a year ago.