Yutaka Giken Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2016. For the six months, the company reported revenue of JPY 73,467 million against JPY 79,523 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 5,674 million against JPY 6,686 million a year ago. Profit before tax was JPY 4,428 million against JPY 6,567 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 2,361 million against JPY 3,591 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share were JPY 159.34 against JPY 242.36 a year ago. Net cash flows from operating activities were JPY 8,472 million against JPY 11,627 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 5,756 million against JPY 6,768 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 172 million against JPY 211 million a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects consolidated revenue of JPY 151,000 million, operating profit of JPY 11,200 million, profit before tax of JPY 10,200 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 5,100 million or JPY 344.16 per basic share.

The company announced dividend of JPY 30 per share for the six months ended September 30, 2016 compared to JPY 22 per share a year ago. Scheduled date to commence dividend payments is December 5, 2016.

For the year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects year-end dividend of JPY 30 per share compared to JPY 28 per share a year ago.