Marusho Hotta Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2015. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 5,458 million compared to JPY 5,088 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 67 million compared to operating loss was JPY 103 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 67 million compared to ordinary loss was JPY 83 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 42 million compared to JPY 124 million a year ago. Net income per diluted share was JPY 0.91 compared to JPY 2.72 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2016. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 7,519 million, operating income of JPY 37 million, ordinary income of JPY 39 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 16 million or JPY 0.35 per share.

The company provided dividend guidance for the year ending March 31, 2016. The company expects dividend of JPY 2.0 per share compared to JPY 2.0 per share paid a year ago.