Suntory Beverage & Food Limited reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended of September 30, 2016. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 1,065,818 million compared to JPY 1,020,964 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 74,440 million compared to JPY 69,875 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 72,171 million compared to JPY 61,643 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 63,174 million compared to JPY 63,998 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 36,423 million compared to JPY 38,618 million a year ago. EBITDA was JPY 139.6 billion compared to JPY 129.8 billion a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 117.88 compared to JPY 124.98 a year ago.

The company revised earnings Guidance for the year ending of December 31, 2016. For the period, the company expects net sales to be of JPY 1,400,000 million compared to previous forecast of JPY 1,430,000 million. Operating income expected to be of JPY 92,000 million compared to previous forecast of JPY 90,000 million. Ordinary income expected to be of JPY 89,000 million compared to previous forecast of JPY 86,500 million. Net income attributable to owners of the parent expected to be of JPY 40,500 million compared to previous forecast of JPY 40,500 million a year ago. Net income per share expected to be of JPY 131.07 compared to previous forecast of JPY 131.07 a year ago.