Bic Camera Inc. provided dividend guidance for the end of second quarter and full year ending August 31, 2019. For the end of second quarter, the company expects to pay dividend of JPY 10.00 per share against JPY 5.00 per share paid for same period a year ago.

For the year ending August 31, 2019, the company expects to pay year end dividend of JPY 10.00 per share against JPY 15.00 per share paid for same period a year.

The company reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2018. For the quarter, the company's net sales were JPY 197,099 million against JPY 188,535 million reported a year ago. Operating income were JPY 2,861 million against JPY 3,015 million reported a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 3,323 million against JPY 3,411 million reported a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 1,950 million or JPY 10.93 per share against JPY 1,997 million or JPY 10.98 per diluted share reported a year ago. Diluted net income per share was JPY 10.93 against JPY 10.65 a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the first six months and year ending August 31, 2019. For the first six months, the company expects net sales of JPY 428,000 million, operating income of JPY 12,300 million, ordinary income of JPY 12,800 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 7,600 million or JPY 42.59 per share.

For the year ending August 31, 2019, the company expects net sales of JPY 890,000 million, operating income of JPY 28,800 million, ordinary income of JPY 30,600 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 17,800 million or JPY 99.76 per share.