Chiikishinbunsha Co Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the second quarter ended February 29, 2016. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 1,892 million compared to JPY 1,546 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 76 million compared to JPY 89 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 75 million compared to JPY 91 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 136 million compared to JPY 57 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 73.86 compared to JPY 31.19 a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending August 31, 2016. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 3,929 million, operating income of JPY 144 million, ordinary income of JPY 142 million, income attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 212 million and net profit per share of JPY 115.39.

The company provided dividend guidance for the year ended August 31, 2016. For the period, the company expected dividend of JPY 2 per share compared to JPY 10 per share paid in the same period a year ago.