Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2012. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 745,632 million against JPY 696,403 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 93,540 million against JPY 91,872 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 95,686 million against JPY 86,418 million a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 85,373 million against JPY 40,410 million a year ago. Income before minority interests was JPY 55,430 million against JPY 2,489 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 51,500 million or JPY 73.04 per diluted share against JPY 17,542 million or JPY 24.89 per diluted share a year ago. Net assets per share as at December 31, 2012 were JPY 1,178.19.

The company revised earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013. For the period, the company now expects net sales of JPY 990,000 million, operating income of JPY 100,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 95,000 million and net income of JPY 50,000 million or JPY 71.03 per basic share compared to previously forecasted net sales of JPY 980,000 million, operating income of JPY 100,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 100,000 million and net income of JPY 50,000 million or JPY 71.03 per basic share.

Daiichi Sankyo Company, Limited provided interim dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2013. For the period, the company expects to pay dividend of JPY 30.00 per share compared to a dividend of JPY 30.00 per share announced for same period of previous year.