Ohara Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended July 31, 2017. For the nine months, the company's net sales were ¥18,082 million against ¥16,020 million last year. Operating income was ¥1,139 million against ¥126 million last year. Ordinary income was ¥1,546 million against ordinary loss of ¥135 million last year. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥1,260 million or ¥51.80 per share against loss  attributable to owners of parent  of ¥484 million or ¥19.94 per share last year.

For the year ending October 31, 2017, the company expects net sales of ¥24,200 million, operating income of ¥1,450 million, ordinary income of ¥1,900 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥1,350 million or ¥55.50 per share.

The company expects to pay a year-end dividend of JPY 15.00 per share for the year ending October 31, 2017 against JPY 10.00 per share for the same period a year ago. Thus the annual dividend would amount to JPY 15.00 per share for the year ending October 31, 2017 against JPY 10.00 per share for the same period a year ago.