Pacific Industrial Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 56,528 million compared to JPY 49,754 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 3,846 million compared to JPY 4,056 million a year ago. Interest income was JPY 55 million compared to JPY 26 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 4,744 million compared to JPY 4,035 million a year ago. Income before income taxes and non-controlling interests was JPY 4,683 million compared to JPY 4,240 million a year ago. Profit attributable to the owners of parent was JPY 3,405 million or JPY 56.18 per diluted share compared to JPY 3,094 million or JPY 51.08 per diluted share a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 110,000 million, operating income of JPY 8,700 million, ordinary income of JPY 9,500 million and profit attribute to owners of parent of JPY 6,700 million or JPY 112.31 per share.

For the second quarter ended September 30, 2017, the company announced dividend of JPY 14.00 per share compared to JPY 13.00 per share a year ago.

The company provided dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects to pay a dividend of JPY 14.00 per share compared to JPY 15.00 per share a year ago.