Noritake Co., Limited reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2019. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 9,111 million compared to JPY 94,113 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 3,583 million compared to JPY 5,910 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 4,238 million compared to JPY 6,488 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was JPY 285.14 compared to JPY 438.71 a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020. The company expects net sales of JPY 121,000 million, operating profit of JPY 4,500 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 4,500 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 312.29.

The company provided dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2020. The company expects year-end dividend of JPY 50.00 per share and total dividend of JPY 100.00 per share.