Sogo Medical Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 100,221 million as compared to JPY 86,708 million for the same period last year. Operating profit was JPY 4,940 million as compared to JPY 4,110 million for the same period last year. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 2,952 million as compared to JPY 2,362 million for the same period last year. Net earnings per share were JPY 197.26 per share as compared to JPY 157.87 per share for the same period last year. Ordinary income was JPY 4,960 million against JPY 4,137 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 4,909 million against JPY 4,103 million a year ago.

The company provides earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 135,566 million. Operating income expected to be JPY 7,001 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent is expected to be JPY 4,029 million. Net earnings per share expected to be JPY 269.19 per share.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects to pay dividend of JPY 32.50 against JPY 25.00 per share paid a year ago. Breakdown of the year-end dividend is as: JPY 27.50 per share as ordinary dividend and JPY 5.00 per share as commemorative dividend.