Sotsu Co.,Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the quarter ended November 30, 2014. For the six months period, the company's net sales were JPY 5,291 million against JPY 5,226 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 724 million against JPY 883 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 704 million against JPY 912 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 446 million or JPY 28.47 per share against JPY 543 million or JPY 34.65 per share a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 705,172,000 against JPY 929,123,000 a year ago.

The company expects to pay interim dividend of JPY 15.00 per share and a final dividend of JPY 20.00 per share for the year ending August 31, 2015 compared to the interim dividend of JPY 30.00 per share and final dividend of JPY 30.00 per share paid in the previous year.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending August 31, 2015. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 25,000 million, operating income of JPY 3,750 million, ordinary income of JPY 3,750 million and net income of JPY 2,240 million or JPY 142.91 per share.

The company provided earnings guidance for the six months ending February 28, 2015. For the period, the company expects net sales of JPY 13,100 million, operating income of JPY 1,850 million, ordinary income of JPY 1,860 million and net income of JPY 1,130 million or JPY 72.09 per share.