Japan Cash Machine Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2014. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 13,324 million compared to JPY 13,996 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 723 million compared to JPY 981 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 1,057 million compared to JPY 1,102 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 760 million or JPY 28.20 per basic share compared to JPY 671 million or JPY 24.88 per basic share a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 1,041,157,000 compared to JPY 1,100,945,000 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 800,140,000 compared to JPY 2,534,289,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 251,303,000 compared to JPY 230,994,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 39,139,000 compared to JPY 14,745,000 a year ago.

The company announced interim dividend of JPY 8.5 per share compared to JPY 8 per share a year ago payable on December 5, 2014.

The company forecasts year-end dividend of JPY 8.5 per share for the fiscal year 2015 compared to JPY 8 per share a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2015, the company expects consolidated net sales of JPY 27,900 million, operating income of JPY 1,300 million, ordinary income of JPY 1,750 million, net income of JPY 1,350 million or JPY 50.04 per basic share.