Saint-Care Holding Corporation announced consolidated earnings results for the three months ended June 30, 2017. For the three months, the company reported net sales were ¥9,736 million against ¥9,149 million a year ago. Operating profit was ¥523 million against ¥469 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was ¥488 million against ¥442 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥407 million against ¥146 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were ¥48.74 against ¥19.70 a year ago. Profit before income taxes ¥525.942 million against ¥427.424 million a year ago.

The company provides earnings guidance six months ending September 30, 2017. The company expects net sales of ¥19,558 million, operating profit of ¥1,061 million, ordinary profit of ¥992 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥573 million, and earnings per share of ¥69.27.

The company provides earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2018. The company expects net sales of ¥39,811 million, operating profit of ¥2,279 million, ordinary profit of ¥2,109 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥1,231 million, and earnings per share of ¥148.93.

The company provides dividend guidance for the fiscal year 2018. For the fiscal year-end, the company forecast dividend of ¥38 per share against ¥35 per share in the same period a year ago.