Sotsu Co.,Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended February 28, 2015. For the period, the company's net sales were ¥12,539,101,000 against ¥11,854,681,000 a year ago. Operating income was ¥1,679,937,000 against ¥2,259,101,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was ¥1,622,265,000 against ¥2,345,384,000 a year ago. Net income was ¥1,007,712,000 or ¥64.29 diluted per share against ¥1,363,258,000 or ¥86.97 diluted per share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥722,661,000 against ¥1,378,869,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥1,302,000 against ¥5,807,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥4,950,000 against ¥9,867,000 a year ago.

For the second quarter ended February 28, 2015, the company announced dividend of ¥15.00 per share against ¥15.00 per share in 2014. Scheduled date to commence dividend payments on May 8, 2015.

For the year ending August 31, 2015, the company expects to pay a dividend of ¥20.00 per share against ¥15.00 per share in 2014.

For the year ending August 31, 2015, the company expects net sales to be ¥25,000 million, operating income to be ¥3,750 million and net income to be ¥2,240 million or 142.91 per share.