Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported revenue of JPY 335,590 million against JPY 304,848 million a year ago. Adjusted operating income was JPY 27,566 million against JPY 28,565 million a year ago. EBIT was JPY 27,096 million against JPY 27,300 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 27,238 million against JPY 27,436 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 20,277 million against JPY 20,891 million a year ago. Net income attributable to company stockholders was JPY 20,200 million or JPY 146.88 per basic share against JPY 20,884 million or JPY 151.85 per basic share a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2018. For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects revenues of JPY 690,000 million, adjusted operating income of JPY 51,000 million, EBIT of JPY 52,000 million, income before income taxes of JPY 52,000 million and net income attributable to company stockholders of JPY 39,000 million or JPY 283.58 per basic share.

The company announced dividend of JPY 40.00 per share for the six months ended September 30, 2017 compared to JPY 35.00 per share paid for the same period a year ago.

The company provided dividend guidance for the year ending March 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects to pay dividend of JPY 40.00 per share compared to JPY 45.00 per share paid for the same period a year ago.