Nippon Thompson Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 40,107 million compared with JPY 32,007 million for the same period last year. Operating income was JPY 1,335 million compared with JPY 627 million for the same period last year. Ordinary income was JPY 1,436 million compared with JPY 599 million for the same period last year. Net profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 1,335 million or JPY 18.57 basic per share compared with loss of JPY 686 million or JPY 9.51 basic per share for the same period last year. Profit before income taxes was JPY 1,723 million compared with JPY 559 million for the same period last year.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for fiscal year ending March 31, 2018. For the period, the company expected net sales of JPY 52,500 million, operating income of JPY 2,300 million, ordinary income of JPY 2,400 million and net loss attributable to owners of parent was JPY 2,000 million or JPY 27.80 per basic share.

The company provided dividend guidance for fiscal year ending March 31, 2018. The company expects year-end dividend of JPY 6.50 compared to JPY 6.50 per share a year ago.