Quest Co., Ltd. Reports Consolidated Earnings Results for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2016; Provides Dividend Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2017; Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Full Year Ending March 31, 2017
January 31, 2017
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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.
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, 2016; Provides Dividend Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2017; Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Full Year Ending March 31, 2017