Roland DG Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2016. For the year, net sales were JPY 44,112 million, operating income was JPY 4,358 million, ordinary income was JPY 4,104 million, profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 2,705 million and net income per share was JPY 206.73 compared to net sales of JPY 47,024 million, operating income was JPY 5,371 million, ordinary income was JPY 4,955 million, profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 3,358 million and net income per share was JPY 173.36 a year ago. Return on equity was 12.4% compared to 11.0% a year ago. Net assets per share as at Dec. 31, 2016 were JPY 1,647.59 against JPY 1,608.94 as at December 31, 2015. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 5,369 million compared to JPY 3,543 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 3,489.948 million against JPY 4,083.194 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 489.321 million against JPY 757.894 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 572.753 million against JPY 648.171 million a year ago.

For the first half year and year end 2017, the company expects a dividend of JPY 35 per share and JPY 35 per share compared to JPY 30 per share and JPY 30 per share for the same period last year.

For the half year ending June 30, 2017, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 22,500 million, operating income of JPY 2,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 2,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 1,400 million and net income per share was JPY 111.88.

For the year ending December 31, 2017, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 45,600 million, operating income of JPY 4,600 million, ordinary income of JPY 4,400 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 3,000 million and net income per share was JPY 239.74.