Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2019. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of ¥14,862 million against ¥15,232 million a year ago. Operating loss was ¥492 million against ¥1,365 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the company was ¥2,319 million against loss attributable to owners of the company of ¥1,016 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was ¥142.79 per share against basic loss per share of ¥62.55 per share.

For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, the company expects consolidated net sales of ¥94,000 million, operating income of ¥4,900 million compared to previous guidance of ¥5,200 million, profit attributable to owners of the company of ¥6,300 million compared to previous guidance of ¥5,200 million or ¥387.65 per basic share compared to previous guidance of ¥320.08.

For the second quarter of 2020, the company expects to pay dividend of ¥50.00 per share.

For the year ending September 30, 2020, the company expects to pay dividend of ¥50.00 per share.