Kohnan Shoji Co. Ltd. announced non-consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended November 30, 2016. For the nine months period, the company's operating revenue was JPY 231,573 million compared to JPY 229,368 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 13,347 million compared to JPY 11,673 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 12,128 million compared to JPY 10,238 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 4,463 million compared to JPY 5,018 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were JPY 128.67 compared to JPY 144.67 a year ago. Net sales were JPY 221,390 million compared to JPY 218,966 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 7,672 million compared to JPY 8,289 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 18,459 million compared to JPY 17,905 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 8,144 million compared to JPY 5,757 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 812 million compared to JPY 1,108 million a year ago.

The company provided cash dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2017. The company expects to pay cash dividend of JPY 22 per share compared to JPY 19 per share paid for the year ended February 29, 2016.

The company provided non-consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending February 28, 2017. For the year, the company expects to report operating revenue of JPY 309,520 million, operating income of JPY 16,700 million, ordinary income of JPY 15,200 million, profit of JPY 6,200 million and earnings per share of JPY 178.77.