Nippon Coke & Engineering Company, Limited reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended of September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 54,949 million compared to JPY 38,790 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,498 million compared to JPY 722 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 1,391 million compared to JPY 161 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 3,808 million compared to JPY 641 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 12.62 compared to JPY 2.13 a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending of March 31, 2018. For the period, the company expects net sales to be of JPY 113,000 million. Operating income expected to be of JPY 3,700 million. Ordinary Income expected to be of JPY 3,200 million. Net income attributable to owners of the parent expected to be of JPY 4,300 million. Net income per share expected to be of JPY 14.25.

The company provided dividend guidance for the year ending of March 31, 2018. For the period, the company expects dividend of JPY 2.00 per share compared to JPY 2.00 per share a year ago.