Quest Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2016. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥5,997 million against ¥5,912 million for the same period a year ago. Operating income was ¥216 million against ¥215 million for the same period a year ago. Income before income taxes was ¥247.560 million against ¥235.527 million for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥172 million or ¥33.37 per share against ¥157 million or ¥30.40 per share for the same period a year ago.

The company provided dividend guidance for the year ending March 31, 2017. For the period, the company expected to pay dividend of ¥30 per share compared to ¥30 per share paid in the same period a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2017. For the year, the company expects net sales of ¥8,400 million, operating income of ¥370 million, ordinary income of ¥385 million, profit attributable to owners of parent ¥250 million and profit per share of ¥48.37.