Saint-Care Holding Corporation announced consolidated earnings results for year ended March 31, 2017. For the year, the company reported Net Sales were ¥37,088 million against ¥35,952 million a year ago. Operating profit was ¥1,901 million against ¥1,818 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was ¥1,794 million against ¥1,713 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥1,085 million against ¥867 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were ¥140.49 against ¥117.89 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥1,452 million against ¥1,949.85 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥686.37 million against ¥163.40 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥255.43 million against ¥90.622 million a year ago.

The company provides earnings guidance six months ending September 30, 2017. The company expects net sales of ¥19,588 million, operating profit of ¥1,061 million, ordinary profit of ¥992 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥573 million, and earnings per share of ¥69.27.

The company provides earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2018. The company expects net sales of ¥39,811 million, operating profit of ¥2,279 million, ordinary profit of ¥2,109 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥1,231 million, and earnings per share of ¥148.93.

The company provides dividend guidance for the fiscal year 2018. For the fiscal year-end, the company forecast dividend of ¥38 against ¥35 in the same period a year ago.