Acom Co., Ltd. expects to pay dividend of JPY 1.00 per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2019 compared to JPY 0.00 per share paid for the same period a year ago.

The company expects to pay JPY 1.00 per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal year ending March 31, 2019 compared to JPY 1.00 per share paid for the same period a year ago.

The company announced consolidated and non-consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2018. For the quarter, on consolidated basis, the company reported operating revenue of JPY 68,049 million against JPY 63,457 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 23,060 million against JPY 18,036 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 23,215 million against JPY 18,386 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 18,965 million against JPY 16,353 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share were JPY 12.11 against JPY 10.44 a year ago. Interest income was JPY 54 million against JPY 66 million a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 23,205 million against JPY 18,397 million a year ago. Consolidated operating revenue increased 7.2% primarily due to increases in interest on operating loans and revenue from credit guarantee.

For the quarter, on non-consolidated basis, the company reported total operating revenue of JPY 50,215 million against JPY 47,605 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 17,187 million against JPY 13,735 million a year ago. Interest income was JPY 15 million against JPY 18 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 20,747 million against JPY 17,194 million a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 20,726 million against JPY 17,204 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 19,044 million against JPY 16,619 million a year ago.

For the first half of fiscal 2019, the company expected operating revenue of JPY 134,500 million, operating profit of JPY 38,300 million, ordinary profit of JPY 38,600 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 31,900 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 20.36.

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, the company expected operating revenue of JPY 269,900 million, operating profit of JPY 77,200 million, ordinary profit of JPY 77,700 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 63,600 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 40.60.