The OEM published its annual statement of results for fiscal year ended 31 March 2017.
In the statement released on the website sales revenue shows a decrease of six percent from ¥6.82 billion (€55 million $60 million) in the previous year to ¥64.1 billion (€51 million $56 million) although profits are up 14% resulting in a dividend payout of ¥42.00 (€0.33 $0.37) up from ¥36.00 (€0,29 $0.32) in the previous year.
For the fiscal year ending 31 March 2018 Brother is predicting a two percent growth in sales revenue to ¥65.5 billion (€53 million $58 million) giving a ¥48.00 dividend payout to its shareholders.