Plenus Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended November 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 109,478 million against JPY 105,939 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 4,436 million against JPY 5,340 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 4,659 million against JPY 5,648 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 2,474 million or JPY 64.44 per diluted share against JPY 2,951 million or JPY 76.91 per diluted share a year ago. Profit before taxes was JPY 4,359 million against JPY 5,070 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending February 28, 2018. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 146,600 million, operating income of JPY 5,400 million, ordinary income of JPY 5,600 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,400 million or JPY 62.68 per share.

The company expects to pay year end dividend of JPY 30.00 per share for the year ending February 28, 2018 compared to JPY 30.00 per share paid for the same period a year ago.