Seikagaku Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended of June 30, 2019. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 7,649 million compared to JPY 7,226 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 964 million compared to JPY 530 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of parent was JPY 980 million compared to JPY 1,204 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 17.38 compared to JPY 21.29 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending of March 31, 2020. For the year, the company expects net sales to be of JPY 28,250 million. Operating income is expected to be of JPY 400 million. Net income attributable to owners of parent is expected to be of JPY 2,000 million. Net income per share is expected to be of JPY 35.46.

The company provided dividend guidance for the second quarter of fiscal 2019 and full year ending of March 31, 2020. The company expects second quarter end dividend of JPY 13 per share compared to JPY 13 per share paid a year ago.

The company expects year- end dividend of JPY 13 per share for the full year ending of March 31, 2020 compared to JPY 13 per share paid a year ago.