MonotaRO Co., Ltd. reported consolidated and non-consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2012. For the year, on consolidated basis, the company reported net sales of JPY 28,742 million, operating income of JPY 2,925 million, ordinary income of JPY 2,941 million, net income of JPY 1,689 million or JPY 54.76 per diluted share compared to net sales of JPY 22,239 million, operating income of JPY 2,009 million, ordinary income of JPY 2,045 million, net income of JPY 1,148 million or JPY 37.68 per diluted share a year ago. Return on equity was 34.9% compared to 31.0% a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 2,940.7 million compared to JPY 2,017.7 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 2,213 million compared to JPY 319.7 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 38.5 million compared to JPY 105.5 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 381.8 million compared to JPY 241.1 million a year ago.

For the year, on non-consolidated basis, the company reported net sales of JPY 28,639 million, operating income of JPY 2,913 million, ordinary income of JPY 2,928 million, net income of JPY 1,683 million or JPY 54.57 per diluted share compared to net sales of JPY 22,220 million, operating income of JPY 2,015 million, ordinary income of JPY 2,051 million, net income of JPY 1,153 million or JPY 37.83 per diluted share a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 2,928.3 million compared to JPY 2,023.8 million a year ago.

For the first half ending June 30, 2013, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 16,330 million, operating income of JPY 1,913 million, ordinary income of JPY 1,912 million and net income of JPY 1,184 million or JPY 39.26 per diluted share.

For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 35,333 million, operating income of JPY 4,046 million, ordinary income of JPY 4,046 million and net income of JPY 2,407 million or JPY 79.79 per diluted share.

For the first half ending June 30, 2013, on non-consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 16,302 million, operating income of JPY 2,004 million, ordinary income of JPY 2,004 million and net income of JPY 1,275 million or JPY 42.29 per share.

For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013, on non-consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 35,143 million, operating income of JPY 4,253 million, ordinary income of JPY 4,253 million and net income of JPY 2,613 million or JPY 86.65 per share.

The company expects dividend of 12.00 per share for the year end and 24.00 per share for the year ending December 31, 2013 compared to dividend of 8.00 per share for the year end and 16.00 per share for the year ended December 31, 2012. The dividend is payable on March 25, 2013.