Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co., Ltd. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended November 30, 2017. For the nine months, the company's net sales were ¥166,338 million against ¥162,725 million last year. Operating income was ¥3,939 million against ¥4,088 million last year. Ordinary income was ¥4,281 million against ¥4,322 million last year. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥2,559 million or ¥145.97 per share against ¥2,217 million or ¥126.41 per share last year.

For the year ending February 28, 2018, the company expects net sales of ¥219,000 million, operating income of ¥3,700 million, ordinary income of ¥4,000 million, and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥2,350 million or ¥134.01 per share.

The company expects to pay a year-end dividend of JPY 40.00 per share for the year ending February 28, 2017 against JPY 40.00 per share for the same period a year ago. Thus the annual dividend would amount to JPY 40.00 per share for the year ending February 28, 2017 against JPY 40.00 per share for the same period a year ago.