Ariake Japan Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2014. For the quarter, the company's net sales ¥18,529,164,000 compared with ¥17,381,792,000 a year ago. Operating income was ¥2,651,579,000 compared with ¥2,742,312,000 a year ago. Net income was ¥1,931,703,000 compared with ¥1,975,113,000 a year ago. Net income per share was ¥60.69 compared with ¥62.06 a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was ¥3,189,669,000 compared with ¥3,351,009,000 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥1,480,224,000 compared with ¥2,582,520,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment were ¥952,276,000 compared with ¥995,148,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥2,859,000 compared with ¥3,316,000 a year ago. Net sales of consolidated subsidiaries increased due to the increase in net sales of consolidated subsidiaries in Asia and, in particular, Europe.

For the year ending March 31, 2015, on consolidated basis, the company expected net sales of ¥41,879 million, operating income of ¥6,961 million and net income of ¥5,066 million or ¥159.17 per share.