Consolidated Financial Results for January 1 – December 31, 2016
Adjusted operating profit at constant currency grew 11.3% led by both the international and the Japanese domestic tobacco businesses and the contribution of the pharmaceutical and the processed food businesses. On a reported basis, the profit declined 6.4% due to unfavorable currency movements in the international tobacco business.
Operating profit and profit attributable to owners of the parent grew 5.0% and 5.8% respectively as the strong business performance in all businesses and higher gains from the sale of real estate assets more than offset unfavorable currency movements.
The Company's Board is recommending a total dividend per share of ¥130, including a first half-year dividend per share of ¥64.