General Packer Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the year ended July 31, 2017. For the year, the company reported net sales of JPY 6,651 million, operating income was JPY 293 million, ordinary income was JPY 297 million, Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 188 million, net income per share was JPY 106.27, Income before income taxes and minority interest was JPY 300.721 million, return on equity was 5.6%, cash flows from operating activities were JPY 53 million.

The company announced non-consolidated earnings results for the year ended July 31, 2017. For the year, the company reported net sales of JPY 5,799 million against JPY 5,044 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 393 million against JPY 331 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 396 million against JPY 332 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 290 million against JPY 232 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 163.43 against JPY 130.63 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the second quarter and year of fiscal year ending July 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company expects net sales of JPY 3,310 million, operating income of JPY 175 million, ordinary income of JPY 175 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 117 million and net income per share of JPY 65.90.

For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 6,700 million, operating income of JPY 358 million, ordinary income of JPY 360 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 240 million and net income per share of JPY 135.03.

For the fiscal year ended July 31, 2017, the company declared dividend of JPY 20.00 per share against JPY 27.00 per share a year ago.

The company provided dividend guidance for the second quarter and year of fiscal year ending July 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company expects to pay a dividend of JPY 22.00 per share against JPY 20.00 per share a year ago.

For the year, the company expects to pay a dividend of JPY 22.00 per share against JPY 20.00 per share a year ago.