Alpha Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of ¥2,005 million, operating income of ¥120 million, ordinary income of ¥119 million and net income attributable to owners of parent of ¥77 million or ¥9.65 per share against net sales of ¥2,028 million, operating income of ¥119 million, ordinary income of ¥117 million and net income attributable to owners of parent of ¥70 million or ¥8.78 per share a year ago.

The company provided dividend guidance for the year ending August 31, 2017. For the year, the company expects dividend of ¥6.00 per share against ¥6.00 per share a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the six months ending February 28, 2017 and full year ending August 31, 2017. For the six months, the company expects net sales of ¥3,815 million, operating income of ¥220 million, ordinary income of ¥220 million and net income attributable to owners of parent of ¥115 million or ¥14.29 per share.

For the year, the company expects net sales of ¥7,575 million, operating income of ¥240 million, ordinary income of ¥235 million and net income attributable to owners of parent of ¥120 million or ¥14.91 per share.