AEON Mall Co., Ltd. provided dividend guidance for the year ending February 28, 2018. For the period, the company expects dividend of ¥16.00 per share compared to ¥13.50 per share paid in the same period a year ago.

The company reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended November 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported operating revenue of JPY 211,797 million against JPY 198,403 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 33,256 million against JPY 29,893 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 32,988 million against JPY 30,153 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 19,676 million or JPY 86.48 per diluted share against JPY 16,572 million or JPY 72.85 per diluted share a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of the parent increased 18.7% year on year, due to a lower effective tax rate associated with a corporate tax rate reduction in the fiscal 2016 tax revisions, among other actors. Income before income taxes and non-controlling interests was JPY 30,146 million against JPY 27,530 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 55,901 million against JPY 49,971 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 137,025 million against JPY 119,755 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2018. For the year ending February 28, 2018, the company expects operating revenue of JPY 295,000 million, operating income of JPY 50,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 48,500 million and net income attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 29,500 million or JPY 129.71 per share.