Central Glass Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the first half ended September 30, 2016. For the half year, the company reported net sales of JPY 105,380 million against JPY 115,076 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 5,809 million against JPY 6,769 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 5,764 million against JPY 6,829 million a year ago. Basic EPS was JPY 23.04 against JPY 18.97 a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 5,884 million against JPY 6,848 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 4,352 million compared to JPY 4,808 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 7,855 million against JPY 12,617 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 8,748 million against JPY 9,863 million a year ago.

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects net sales of JPY 227,000 million, operating income of JPY 13,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 13,400 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 10,000 million and earnings per share of JPY 48.70.

For the second quarter, the company declared dividend of JPY 6.00 per share compared to JPY 5.00 a year ago.

For the fourth quarter ending March 31, 2017, the company expects dividend of JPY 5.00 per share compared to JPY 5.00 a year ago.