Maeda Corporation provided dividend guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2019. For the year, the company expects year-end dividend of JPY 20 per share for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019 compared to JPY 16 per share paid a year ago.

The company announced consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended Dec. 31, 2018. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 349,401 million against JPY 343,962 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 26,212 million against JPY 26,623 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 18,730 million against JPY 16,456 million a year ago. Earnings per share were JPY 98.55 compared to JPY 86.61 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2019. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 487,000 million, operating profit of JPY 32,500 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 22,800 million or JPY 119.97 per share.