Ain Holdings Inc. expects year-end dividend of JPY 50.00 per share for the year ending April 30, 2018 against JPY 50.00 per share paid a year ago.

The company reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended October 31, 2017. For the period, the company's net sales were JPY 132,342 million against JPY 116,844 million for the same period prior year. Operating income was JPY 8,367 million against JPY 5,049 million for the same period prior year. Ordinary income was JPY 8,665 million against JPY 5,346 million for the same period prior year. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 4,418 million against JPY 2,855 million for the same period prior year. Earnings per share were JPY 134.91 against JPY 90.07 for the same period prior year. Profit before income taxes was JPY 8,104,211,000 against JPY 5,298,780,000 for the same period prior year. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 6,886,162,000 against JPY 6,090,841,000 for the same period prior year. Payments for purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible fixed assets were JPY 1,247,435,000 against JPY 1,544,246,000 for the same period prior year.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2018. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 267,500 million, operating income of JPY 18,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 18,500 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 9,200 million and earnings per share of JPY 269.96.