Tosho Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2019. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 7,143 million against JPY 6,551 million for the same period last year. Operating income was JPY 1,761 million against JPY 1,685 million for the same period last year. Profit was JPY 1,081.161 million against JPY 1,085.288 million a year ago. Earnings per share was JPY 25.57 against JPY 26.17 for the same period last year.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the six ending September 30, 2019 and for the year ending March 31, 2020. For the six months, the company expects net sales of JPY 14,600 million, operating income of JPY 3,860 million, and profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 2,100 million or JPY 54.82 per share.

For the year ending March 31, 2020, the company expects net sales of JPY 30,000 million, operating income of JPY 7,900 million, and profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 4,500 million or JPY 117.47 per share.

The company provided dividend guidance for the second quarter-end September 30, 2019 and for the year ending March 31, 2020. For the second quarter-end, the company expects year-end dividend of JPY 8.00 per share against JPY 7.00 per share paid a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2020, the company expects year-end dividend of JPY 8.00 per share against JPY 8.00 per share paid a year ago.