Ain Holdings Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended July 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of ¥57,819 million against ¥52,146 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥2,281 million against ¥2,710 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥2,376 million against ¥2,886 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥1,371 million or ¥43.25 per share against ¥1,533 million or ¥48.35 per share a year ago. Net assets per share were ¥1,683.53. Profit before income taxes was ¥2,482,098,000 against ¥2,738,311,000 a year ago.

For the year ending April 30, 2017, the company expects to pay dividend of ¥50.00 per share against ¥40.00 per share a year ago.

For the six months, the company expects to net sales of ¥126,000 million, operating income of ¥6,150 million, ordinary income of ¥6,350 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥3,470 million or ¥109.44 per share.

For the year ending April 30, 2017, the company expects to net sales of ¥265,000 million, operating income of ¥16,300 million, ordinary income of ¥16,700 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥9,000 million or ¥283.84 per share.