KENKO Mayonnaise Co.,Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 37,021 million against JPY 36,009 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 2,152 million against JPY 2,476 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 2,184 million against JPY 2,490 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 1,489 million against JPY 1,690 million a year ago. Earnings per share were JPY 90.43 against JPY 118.98 a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 2,185 million against JPY 2,506 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 3,204 million against JPY 2,888 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 4,133 million against JPY 1,337 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 9 million against JPY 36 million a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects net sales of JPY 75,000 million, operating income of JPY 4,080 million, ordinary income of JPY 4,100 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,870 million or JPY 174.20 per share.

The company announced second quarter-end dividend of JPY 18.00 per share for the fiscal year 2018, payable on December 4, 2017.

The company expects year-end dividend of JPY 19 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018.