T-Gaia Corporation Announces Interim Dividend for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2018, Payable on December 4, 2018; Provides Dividend Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2019; Reports Consolidated Earnings Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2018; Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2019
October 30, 2018 at 05:50 pm EDT
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T-Gaia Corporation announced interim dividend of JPY 36.50 per share for the six months ended September 30, 2018 against JPY 27.50 per share paid a year ago. Scheduled commencement date of dividend payout is December 4, 2018.
For the year ending March 31, 2019, the company expects dividend of JPY 36.50 per share against JPY 27.50 per share paid a year ago.
The company reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2018. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 239,795 million compared to JPY 248,911 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 6,873 million compared to JPY 5,947 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 10,205 million compared to JPY 6,000 million a year ago. Net income attributable to shareholders of the parent company was JPY 6,885 million compared to JPY 3,901 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 123.56 compared to JPY 70.00 a year ago.
For the year ending March 31, 2019, the company expects consolidated net sales of JPY 540,000 million, operating income of JPY 14,900 million, ordinary income of JPY 20,000 million, net income of JPY 13,500 million and net income per share of JPY 242.24.
T-Gaia Corporation is a Japan-based information technology (IT) company. The Company operates in three business segments. The Mobile segment provides subscription agency services for mobile phone users to join communication network, and distributes mobile phones to general consumers. The Solution segment sells mobiles phones and provides terminals and communication line management services for corporate customers, as well as line service agency services for both corporate and individual customers. The Payment segment is engaged in the sale of gift cards and electronic money products using the PIN sales system through domestic convenience stores.
T-Gaia Corporation Announces Interim Dividend for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2018, Payable on December 4, 2018; Provides Dividend Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2019; Reports Consolidated Earnings Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2018; Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2019
T-GAIA CORPORATION 
