Sotsu Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended May 31, 2015. For the period, net sales were JPY 18,066 million against JPY 17,213 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 2,693 million against JPY 2,904 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 2,630 million against JPY 2,801 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 1,595 million against JPY 1,686 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 103.92 against JPY 107.59 a year ago. Net assets per share were JPY 1,089.60 against JPY 1,073.38 a year ago. Income before income tax and minority interest was JPY 2,644.395 million against JPY 2,864.606 million a year ago.

For the year ending August 31, 2015, the company expects to pay a total of JPY 20 per share of which ordinary dividend will be JPY 15 per share and special dividend will be JPY 5 per share compared to ordinary dividend of JPY 15 per share and special dividend will be JPY 15 per share paid a year ago.

for the year ending August 31, 2015, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 23,800 million, operating income of JPY 3,390 million, ordinary income of JPY 3,330 million, net income was JPY 2,030 million and net income per share of JPY 132.26.