NIC Autotec, Inc. announced dividend of ¥30.00 per share for the year ended March 31, 2017 compared to ¥23.00 per share paid in last year, payable on June 26, 2017.

The company provided dividend guidance for the year ending March 31, 2018 of ¥30.00 per share.

The company announced earnings results for the year ended March 31, 2017. For the year, on consolidated basis, the company reported net sales of ¥8,088 million against ¥6,176 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥832 million against ¥563 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥833 million against ¥565 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥551 million or ¥101.23 per basic share against ¥363 million or ¥66.73 per basic share a year ago. Rate of return on equity was 14.1% against 10.2% a year ago. Cash flows from operating activities was ¥278 million against ¥240 million a year ago.

For the year, on nonconsolidated basis, the company reported net sales of ¥8,081 million against ¥6,194 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥875 million against ¥598 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥880 million against ¥605 million a year ago. Profit was ¥598 million or ¥109.85 per basic share against ¥363 million or ¥66.78 per basic share a year ago.

For the half year ending Sept. 2017, the company expects net sales of ¥3,865 million, Operating income of ¥326 million, Ordinary income of ¥324 million, Profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥217 million or ¥39.82 per basic share.

For the full year ending March 2018, the company expects net sales of ¥8,348 million, Operating income of ¥849 million, Ordinary income of ¥849 million, Profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥516 million or ¥103.14 per basic share.