Sotsu Co.,Ltd. reported consolidated and non-consolidated earnings results for the year ended August 31, 2016. For the period, on consolidated basis, the company reported net sales of ¥23,185 million against ¥23,910 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥3,500 million against ¥3,411 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥3,500 million against ¥3,392 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥2,283 million against ¥2,093 million a year ago. Earnings per share were ¥155.62 against ¥137.92 a year ago. Profit before income taxes was ¥2,335,359,000 against ¥2,130,241,000 a year ago. Cash flows from operating activities were ¥1,091 million against ¥1,958 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥10,538,000 against ¥1,302,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥7,112,000 against ¥12,557,000 a year ago.

For the year ended August 31, 2016, the company declared dividend of ¥20.00 per share against ¥20.00 per share a year ago. Dividend is payable on November 28, 2016.

For the six months ending February 28, 2017, the company expects to pay dividend of ¥15.00 per share against ¥15.00 per share a year ago.

For the year ending August 31, 2017, the company expects to pay dividend of ¥20.00 per share against ¥20.00 per share a year ago.

For the six months ending February 28, 2017, on consolidated basis, the company expects to net sales of ¥9,000 million, operating income of ¥1,490 million, ordinary income of ¥1,500 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥960 million or ¥65.42 per share.

For the year ending August 31, 2017, on consolidated basis, the company expects to net sales of ¥21,000 million, operating income of ¥3,150 million, ordinary income of ¥3,150 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥2,060 million or ¥140.38 per share.

For the period, on non-consolidated basis, the company reported net sales of ¥21,391 million against ¥21,833 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥2,961 million against ¥2,883 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥3,020 million against ¥2,923 million a year ago. Profit was ¥2,034 million against ¥1,860 million a year ago. Earnings per share were ¥138.65 against ¥122.57 a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was ¥2,799,816 million against ¥2,644,395 million a year ago.

For the six months ending February 28, 2017, on non-consolidated basis, the company expects to net sales of ¥8,300 million, ordinary income of ¥1,335 million, profit of ¥880 million or ¥59.97 per share.

For the year ending August 31, 2017, on non-consolidated basis, the company expects to net sales of ¥19,500 million, ordinary income of ¥2,700 million, profit of ¥1,800 million or ¥122.66 per share.