Paltac Corporation reported non-consolidated earnings results for the six months ended of September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 494,838 million compared to JPY 475,080 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 12,450 million compared to JPY 10,695 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 13,645 million compared to JPY 11,923 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 9,355 million compared to JPY 8,128 million a year ago. Earnings per share were JPY 147.22 compared to JPY 127.92 a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 13,644 million compared to JPY 11,868 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 1,675 million compared to JPY 7,012 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 11,016 million compared to JPY 4,857 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 125 million compared to JPY 68 million a year ago.

The company revised earnings guidance for the year ending of March 31, 2018. For the period, the company expects net sales to be of JPY 960,000 million. Operating profit expected to be of JPY 21,500 million compared to previous guidance of JPY 20,500 million. Ordinary profit expected to be of JPY 24,000 million compared to previous forecast of JPY 23,000 million. Profit expected to be of JPY 16,000 million compared to previous forecast of JPY 15,500 million. Earnings per share expected to be of JPY 251.78 compared to previous forecast of JPY 243.91.

The company announced the dividend for the six months ending of September 30, 2017. For the period, the company announced the dividend of JPY 31.00 per share compared to JPY 28.00 per share a year ago. The dividend will be payable on December 4, 2017.

The company provided dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending of March 31, 2018. For the period, the company expects the dividend of JPY 31.00 per share compared to JPY 28.00 per share a year ago.