Piolax Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥33,197 million against ¥31,514 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥5,170 million against ¥4,898 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥5,538 million against ¥5,310 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of company was ¥4,003 million or ¥111.78 per share against ¥3,800 million or ¥106.12 per share a year ago.

For the second quarter ended September 30, 2017, the company announced dividend of ¥17.00 per share against ¥40.00 per share a year ago. The dividend will be payable on December 1, 2017.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects to pay term end dividend of ¥17.00 per share and full year dividend of ¥34.00 per share against term end of ¥60.00 per share and full year dividend of ¥100.00 per share a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects net sales of ¥63,200 million, operating income of ¥9,500 million, ordinary income of ¥10,200 million, net income attributable to owners of company of ¥6,900 million or ¥192.66 per share.