Roland DG Corporation Reports Consolidated Earnings Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2016; Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for Half Year Ending June 30, 2017 and Full Year Ending December 31, 2017; Provides Dividend Guidance for First Half Year and Year End of 2017
February 09, 2017
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Roland DG Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2016. For the year, net sales were JPY 44,112 million, operating income was JPY 4,358 million, ordinary income was JPY 4,104 million, profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 2,705 million and net income per share was JPY 206.73 compared to net sales of JPY 47,024 million, operating income was JPY 5,371 million, ordinary income was JPY 4,955 million, profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 3,358 million and net income per share was JPY 173.36 a year ago. Return on equity was 12.4% compared to 11.0% a year ago. Net assets per share as at Dec. 31, 2016 were JPY 1,647.59 against JPY 1,608.94 as at December 31, 2015. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 5,369 million compared to JPY 3,543 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 3,489.948 million against JPY 4,083.194 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 489.321 million against JPY 757.894 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 572.753 million against JPY 648.171 million a year ago.
For the first half year and year end 2017, the company expects a dividend of JPY 35 per share and JPY 35 per share compared to JPY 30 per share and JPY 30 per share for the same period last year.
For the half year ending June 30, 2017, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 22,500 million, operating income of JPY 2,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 2,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 1,400 million and net income per share was JPY 111.88.
For the year ending December 31, 2017, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 45,600 million, operating income of JPY 4,600 million, ordinary income of JPY 4,400 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 3,000 million and net income per share was JPY 239.74.
Roland DG Corporation is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the manufacture and sale of computer peripheral equipment. The Company's products include printers, machine tools and supplies, among others. The Company provides products and services in Japan, the United States, Europe, Asia and other regions. The computer peripherals are mainly produced at the Miyakoda office in Shizuoka Prefecture. The Company mainly supplies products to users mainly through contract dealers in Japan and overseas. The Company mainly sells and markets products through its consolidated subsidiaries, and promotes product sales and provides after-sales services.
Roland DG Corporation Reports Consolidated Earnings Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2016; Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for Half Year Ending June 30, 2017 and Full Year Ending December 31, 2017; Provides Dividend Guidance for First Half Year and Year End of 2017