Yutaka Giken Co.,Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the first six months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported revenue of JPY 84,448 million against JPY 73,467 million for the same period a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 4,291 million against JPY 5,674 million for the same period a year ago. Profit before tax was JPY 4,695 million against JPY 4,428 million for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 2,522 million against JPY 2,361 million for the same period a year ago. Basic earnings per share were JPY 170.16 against JPY 159.34 for the same period a year ago. Net cash flows from operating activities were JPY 4,953 million against JPY 8,472 million for the same period a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 4,194 million against JPY 5,756 million for the same period a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 60 million against JPY 172 million for the same period a year ago.

The company declared a cash dividend of JPY 31.00 per share for the second quarter ended September 30, 2017 against JPY 30.00 per share for the same period a year ago. Scheduled date to commence dividend payments is December 5, 2017

The company expects to pay a cash dividend of JPY 31.00 per share for the year ending March 31, 2018 against JPY 30.00 per share for the same period a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects revenue of JPY 162,000 million, operating profit of JPY 11,700 million, profit before tax of JPY 12,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 6,000 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 404.90.