Ain Holdings Inc. Reports Consolidated Earnings Results for the Six Months Ended October 31, 2018, Reports Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2019; Provides Dividend Guidance for the Year Ending April 30, 2019
December 04, 2018 at 03:00 am EST
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Ain Holdings Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended October 31, 2018. For the period, net sales were JPY 131,781 million against JPY 132,342 million for the same period prior year. Operating income was JPY 6,731 million against JPY 8,367 million for the same period prior year. Ordinary income was JPY 7,018 million against JPY 8,665 million for the same period prior year. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 3,639 million against JPY 4,418 million for the same period prior year. Earnings per share was JPY 102.73 against JPY 134.91 for the same period prior year.
The company reported consolidated financial forecasts for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2019. The company expects net sales were JPY 272,870 million, operating income of JPY 17,500 million, ordinary income of JPY 18,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 9,260 million, and earnings per share of JPY 261.38.
For the year ending April 30, 2019, the company expected to pay dividend of JPY 55.00 per share compared to JPY 50.00 per share paid a year ago.
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. Reports Consolidated Earnings Results for the Six Months Ended October 31, 2018, Reports Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending April 30, 2019; Provides Dividend Guidance for the Year Ending April 30, 2019