Ain Holdings Inc. Announces Dividend for the Year Ended April 30, 2017, Payable on July 31, 2017; Provides Dividend Guidance for the Year Ending April 30, 2018; Reports Consolidated Earnings Results for the Full Year Ended April 30, 2017; Provides Earnings Guidance for the Half Year and Full Year of Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2018
June 06, 2017 at 04:00 am EDT
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Ain Holdings Inc. announced year-end dividend of ¥50 per share for the year ended April 30, 2017 compared to ¥40 per share a year ago. Date of schedule payment of dividends of July 31, 2017.
For the year ending April 30, 2018, the company forecasts year-end dividend of ¥50 per share compared to ¥50 per share for the year fiscal year 2017.
The company reported consolidated earnings results for the full year ended April 30, 2017. For the year, the company's net sales were ¥248,110 million against ¥234,843 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥14,563 million against ¥14,619 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥15,080 million against ¥15,158 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was ¥14,307,556,000 against ¥13,949,582,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥7,949 million or ¥250.71 per share against ¥7,917 million or ¥249.69 per share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥18,409,088,000 against ¥21,352,361,000 a year ago. Payments for purchases of property, plant and equipment was ¥2,415,960,000 against ¥7,407,367,000 a year ago. Payments for purchases of intangible fixed assets were ¥1,032,219,000 against ¥2,509,624,000 a year ago. Return on equity was 14.0% against 15.6% a year ago.
For the first half of fiscal year ending April 30, 2018, the company expects net sales to be ¥129,400 million, operating income to be ¥6,700 million, ordinary income to be ¥6,900 million and net income to be ¥3,600 million or ¥113.54 per share.
For the year ending April 30, 2018, the company expects net sales to be ¥267,500 million, operating income to be ¥16,600 million, ordinary income to be ¥17,000 million and net income to be ¥8,900 million or ¥280.69 per share.
Ain Holdings Inc, is a Japan-based company engaged in the operation of pharmacies and retail business. The Company has three business segments. The Pharmacy segment operates and franchises pharmacies, and provides consulting services related to opening pharmacies. Through its subsidiaries, this segment is also involved in the provision of consultation services for medical-related affairs and manpower dispatching of doctors and pharmacists, as well as the sale of generic drugs. The Retail segment operates cosmetics business and drugstores. The Others segment is engaged in the leasing of buildings and the sales of cosmetics.
Ain Holdings Inc. Announces Dividend for the Year Ended April 30, 2017, Payable on July 31, 2017; Provides Dividend Guidance for the Year Ending April 30, 2018; Reports Consolidated Earnings Results for the Full Year Ended April 30, 2017; Provides Earnings Guidance for the Half Year and Full Year of Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2018