Artnature, Inc. Announces Dividend Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2016; Reports Consolidated Earnings Results for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2015; Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2016
The company reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2015. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥30,322 million compared to ¥29,889 million, operating income of ¥2,649 million compared to ¥2,556 million, ordinary income of ¥2,756 million compared to ¥2,736 million and net income attributable to owners of the parent company of ¥1,509 million or ¥45.67 per diluted share compared to ¥1,618 million or ¥49.03 per diluted share for the last year. Net income was ¥1,620,431,000 compared to ¥1,511,211,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was ¥2,717,470,000 compared to ¥2,824,898,000, net cash provided by operating activities was ¥1,664,893,000 compared to ¥1,775,184,000, purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥1,504,725,000 compared to ¥1,189,804,000 and purchase of intangible assets was ¥334,858,000 compared to ¥238,610,000 for the last year.
The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2016. For the year, the company expected net sales of ¥45,090 million, operating income of ¥4,580 million, ordinary income of ¥4,643 million and net income attributable to owners of the parent company of ¥2,789 million or ¥84.43 per share.