OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of ¥5,878 million compared to ¥5,307 million, operating profit of ¥1,809 million compared to ¥1,526 million, ordinary profit of ¥1,739 million compared to ¥1,481 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥1,204 million or ¥222.61 per basic share compared to ¥1,010 million or ¥204.86 per basic share a year ago. Profit before income taxes was ¥1,739 million compared to ¥1,481 million a year ago.

The company provided dividend guidance of ¥36.00 per share for the year ending December 31, 2018 compared to ¥36.00 per share paid in last year.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending December 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects net sales of ¥15,290 million, operating profit of ¥1,913 million, ordinary profit of ¥1,895 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥1,311 million or ¥242.33 per basic share.