Shinwa Art Auction Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended Feb. 28, 2019. For the period, net sales were JPY 2,399 million against JPY 1,572 million a year ago. Operating loss was JPY 24 million against JPY 222 million a year ago. Ordinary loss was JPY 59 million against JPY 268 million a year ago. Net loss attributable to owners of parent was JPY 80 million against JPY 226 million a year ago. Net loss per share was JPY 12.34 against JPY 36.20 a year ago.

For the year ending May 31, 2019, on consolidated basis, the company now expects net sales of JPY 3,000 million, operating income of JPY 74 million, ordinary income of JPY 60 million, income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 50 million or JPY 7.66 per share.

The company provided dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2019. The company expects year-end dividend of JPY 7.20 per share compared to JPY 7.20 per share paid a year ago.