Roland DG Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. For the nine months, the company reported net sales of JPY 31,799 million compared to JPY 32,928 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 2,571 million compared to JPY 3,587 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 2,541 million compared to JPY 3,262 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 849 million or JPY 67.84 per share compared to JPY 2,226 million or JPY 167.63 per share a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017. For the period, the company expects net sales to be of JPY 44,300 million, operating income expected to be of JPY 3,700 million, ordinary income expected to be of JPY 3,500 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent expected to be of JPY 1,100 million or JPY 87.90 per share.

For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017 the company provided dividend guidance of JPY 25.00 compared to JPY 30.00 per share paid a year ago.