Sumida Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported sales revenue of ¥43,368 million against ¥41,525 million a year ago. Operating profit was ¥3,346 million against ¥3,159 million a year ago. Income before taxes was ¥3,004 million against ¥2,688 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of company was ¥2,106 million or ¥86.54 per basic and diluted share against ¥1,831 million or ¥78.89 per basic and diluted share a year ago. Net cash flow from operating activities was ¥3,138 million against ¥3,654 million a year ago. Capital expenditure on property, plant and equipment was ¥3,207 million against ¥1,747 million a year ago.

For the year ending December 31, 2017, the company expects consolidated revenue of ¥86,700 million, operating income of ¥5,900 million, income before taxes of ¥5,100 million, profit attributable to owners of company of ¥3,300 million or ¥123.55 per share.

The company expects to pay a dividend of ¥6.00 per share for the third quarter of 2017 compared to ¥6.00 per share for the same period paid a year ago.

The company expects to pay a dividend of ¥6.00 per share for the year ending December 31, 2017 compared to ¥16.00 per share for the same period paid a year ago.

The company declared a dividend of ¥6.00 per share for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017, payable on August 25, 2017.