Tsubakimoto Chain Co. reported unaudited consolidated and nonconsolidated earnings results for the year ended March 31, 2018. For the year, consolidated basis, the company's net sales were ¥215,716 million against ¥198,762 million last year. Operating income was ¥20,694 million against ¥21,647 million last year. Ordinary income was ¥21,743 million against ¥22,004 million last year. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥14,666 million or ¥77.49 per share against ¥14,596 million or ¥78.03 per share last year. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥27,657 million against ¥25,434 million last year. Return on equity was 9.2% against 9.9% last year. 

For the year, nonconsolidated basis, the company's net sales were ¥96,828 million against ¥82,540 million last year. Operating income was ¥7,629 million against ¥6,733 million last year. Ordinary income was ¥12,500 million against ¥11,498 million last year. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥15,786 million or ¥83.41 per share against ¥8,648 million or ¥46.3 per share last year. 

For the half year ending September 30, 2018, consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of ¥110,000 million, operating income of ¥10,000 million, ordinary income of ¥10,400 million, and net income of ¥7,500 million or ¥39.63 per share.

For the year ending March 31, 2019, consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of ¥225,000 million, operating income of ¥21,300 million, ordinary income of ¥21,800 million, and net income of ¥15,100 million or ¥79.78 per share.

For the half year ending September 30, 2018, nonconsolidated basis, the company expects net sales of ¥52,400 million, operating income of ¥3,000 million, ordinary income of ¥7,000 million, and net income of ¥5,600 million or ¥29.59 per share.

For the year ending March 31, 2019, nonconsolidated basis, the company expects net sales of ¥107,200 million, operating income of ¥7,200 million, ordinary income of ¥12,200 million, and net income of ¥9,400 million or ¥49.67 per share.

The company declared year-end dividend of JPY 13.00 per share for the year ended March 31, 2018 against JPY 13.00 per share for the same period a year ago.

The company expects to pay a second quarter dividend of JPY 12.00 per share for the year ending March 31, 2019 against JPY 11.00 per share for the same period a year ago.

The company expects to pay a year-end dividend of JPY 12.00 per share for the year ending March 31, 2019 against JPY 13.00 per share for the same period a year ago. Thus the annual dividend would amount to JPY 24.00 per share for the year ending March 31, 2019 against JPY 24.00 per share for the same period a year ago.