PCI Holdings, Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the three months ended December 31, 2019. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 4,189 million against JPY 3,866 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 144 million against JPY 108 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 156 million against JPY 115 million a year ago. Earnings per share was JPY 29.62 against JPY 12.43 a year ago. Profit was 59,481,000 against JPY 132,284,000 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the six months ending March 31, 2020 and year ending September 30, 2020. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 17,400 million, operating profit of JPY 880 million, ordinary profit of JPY 900 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 510 million and earnings per share of JPY 82.67.

The company provided dividend guidance for the second quarter and for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020. For the second quarter of fiscal year 2020, the company expects to pay a dividend of JPY 30.00 per share against JPY 30.00 per share paid a year ago.
For the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, the company expects to pay a year end dividend of JPY 16.00 per share against JPY 30.00 per share paid a year ago.