Noritake Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2015. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 26,758 million against JPY 21,585 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 612 million against JPY 164 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 1,024 million against JPY 531 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 830 million or JPY 5.78 per share against JPY 248 million or JPY 1.73 per share a year ago. Income before income taxes and non-controlling interests was JPY 1,028 million against JPY 507 million a year ago.

For the half year 2016, the company expects net sales of JPY 54,000, operating income of JPY 900 million, ordinary income of JPY 1,400 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 1,000 or JPY 6.96 per share.

For the year 2016, the company expects net sales of JPY 110,000, operating income of JPY 2,800 million, ordinary income of JPY 3,800 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,500 or JPY 17.41 per share.

For the six months of fiscal year 2016, the company expects to pay an interim dividend of JPY 3.00 per share.

For the fiscal year 2016, the company expects to pay a year-end cash dividend of JPY 3.00 per share.