Suzuki Co.,Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. For the quarter, net sales wee JPY 6,641 million compared to JPY 6,617 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 444 million compared to JPY 650 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 411 million compared to JPY 661 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of parent was JPY 184 million compared to JPY 389 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 12.84 compared to JPY 31.43 a year ago.

For the first half, the company expects net sales to be JPY 14,064 million, operating income to be JPY 774 million, ordinary income to be JPY 710 million, net income attributable to owners of parent to be JPY 278 million and net income per share to be JPY 19.34.

For the full year, the company expects net sales to be JPY 28,507 million, operating income to be JPY 2,024 million, ordinary income to be JPY 1,953 million, net income attributable to owners of parent to be JPY 1,082 million and net income per share to be JPY 72.26.

The company announced that for the year end the company expects dividend to be JPY 11.00 per share compared to JPY 13.00 per share paid a year ago.