Quest Co., Ltd. Reports Consolidated Earnings Results for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2015; Provides Dividend Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2016; Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Full Year Ending March 31, 2016
February 01, 2016
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Quest Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2015. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥5,912 million against ¥5,380 million for the same period a year ago. Operating income was ¥215 million against ¥177 million for the same period a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was ¥235.527 million against ¥193.367 million for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥157 million or ¥30.40 per share against ¥123 million or ¥23.94 per share for the same period a year ago.
The company provided dividend guidance for the year ending March 31, 2016. For the period, the company expected to pay dividend of ¥30 per share compared to ¥35 per share paid in the same period a year ago.
The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2016. For the year, the company expected net income of ¥215 million or ¥41.59 per share on net sales of ¥7,850 million. The company expected operating income of ¥320 million. The company expected ordinary income of ¥335 million.
Quest Co., Ltd. is a company mainly engaged in the information services business. The Company operates in two business segments. The System Development segment is involved in the provision of software development services, including the consulting, design, development and maintenance of systems for customers in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, finance and telecommunication. The Infrastructure Service segment is engaged in the provision of support services for infrastructure operation, including infrastructure building, technological services, system operations, supervision, helpdesk and field support. The others business is involved in data processing business and purchase and sale of products.
Quest Co., Ltd. Reports Consolidated Earnings Results for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2015; Provides Dividend Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2016; Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Full Year Ending March 31, 2016