Union Tool Co. announced consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended September 30, 2018. For the period, the company reported net sales were ¥18,613 million against ¥16,898 million a year ago. Operating profit was ¥3,404 million against ¥2,722 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥2,571 million against ¥1,948 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share were ¥148.82 against ¥112.76 a year ago.

For the year ending December 2018, the company net sales to be ¥24,600 million. Operating profit to be ¥4,300 million. Ordinary profit to be ¥4,400 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent to be ¥3,200 million. Basic earnings per share to be ¥185.22.

The company provides dividend guidance for the full year ending December 2018 of ¥30.00 against ¥30.00 a year ago.