Maruha Nichiro Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥708,398 million against ¥675,379 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥21,991 million against ¥25,474 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥25,101 million against ¥26,326 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥15,702 million against ¥16,671 million a year ago. Net income per share was ¥298.34 against ¥316.73 per share a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects to pay dividend of ¥40.00 per share.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects net sales of ¥910,000 million, operating income of ¥246,000 million, ordinary income of ¥27,500 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥15,500 or ¥294.50 per share.