Shinwa Art Auction Co., Ltd. expects to pay JPY 7.20 per share for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2019.

The company announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended August 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company's net sales were JPY 894 million against JPY 301 million a year ago. Operating loss was JPY 3 million against JPY 153 million a year ago. Ordinary loss was JPY 11 million against JPY 163 million a year ago. Net loss attributable to owners of parent was JPY 26 million against JPY 108 million a year ago. Net loss per share was JPY 4.07 against JPY 17.74 a year ago. Net loss before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 11,366,000 against JPY 163,937,000 a year ago. Net assets per share was JPY 286.06.

For the six months of fiscal year ending May 31, 2019, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 1,800 million, operating income of JPY 30 million, ordinary income of JPY 21 million and income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 14 million or JPY 2.19 per share.

For the full year ending May 31, 2019, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 3,800 million, operating income of JPY 74 million, ordinary income of JPY 30 million and income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 50 million or JPY 7.87 per share.