Anritsu Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported revenue of ¥21,068 million against ¥23,177 million for the same period a year ago. Operating profit was ¥799 million against ¥1,939 million for the same period a year ago. Profit before tax was ¥1,158 million against ¥1,900 million for the same period a year ago. Profit was ¥792 million against ¥1,559 million for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥795 million against ¥1,554 million for the same period a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were ¥5.80 against ¥11.32 for the same period a year ago.

For the nine months, the company reported revenue of ¥62,264 million against ¥72,197 million for the same period a year ago. Operating profit was ¥1,669 million against ¥5,176 million for the same period a year ago. Profit before tax was ¥1,214 million against ¥5,112 million for the same period a year ago. Profit was ¥713 million against ¥3,921 million for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥698 million against ¥3,911 million for the same period a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were ¥5.09 against ¥28.48 for the same period a year ago. Cash flows from operating activities were ¥6,351 million against ¥6,575 million for the same period a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥1,604 million against ¥6,199 million for the same period a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects revenue of ¥87,500 million, operating profit of ¥2,200 million, profit before tax of ¥1,400 million and profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥1,000 million and basic earnings per share of ¥7.28.