JAPAN POST BANK Co., Ltd. announced consolidated and non-consolidated earnings results for the year ended March 31, 2018. For the year, on consolidated basis, the company reported ordinary income of JPY 2,044,940 million, net ordinary income of JPY 499,654 million, net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 352,775 million and net income per share was JPY 94.09. Cash flows used in operating activities was JPY 130,411 million. Income before income taxes was JPY 498,922 million. Purchases of tangible fixed assets were JPY 34,446 million. Purchases of intangible fixed assets was JPY 24,200 million.

For the year, on non-consolidated basis, the company reported ordinary income of JPY 2,044,845 million, net ordinary income of JPY 499,669 million, net income of JPY 352,745 million and net income per share was JPY 94.09 against ordinary income of JPY 1,897,281 million, net ordinary income of JPY 442,085 million, net income of JPY 312,264 million and net income per share was JPY 83.28 for the same period a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2019. For the year, the company expects net ordinary income of JPY 370,000 million, net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 260,000 million and net income per share of JPY 69.35.

The company announced dividend of JPY 25.00 per share for the fiscal year 2018. Dividend payment date is June 20, 2018.

The company expects to pay second quarter dividend of JPY 25.00 per share and year-end dividend of JPY 25.00 per share for the fiscal year 2019.