Asahi Yukizai Corporation announced consolidated earnings results for first quarter ended June 30, 2019. For the year, the company reported net sales of JPY 12,034 million compared to JPY 13,253 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 630 million compared to JPY 706 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 638 million compared to JPY 869 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 485 million or JPY 24.92 per share compared to JPY 1,398 million or JPY 71.95 per share a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the six months ending September 30, 2019 and full year ending March 31, 2020. For the six months ending September 30, 2019, the company expects net sales of JPY 26,000 million, operating profit of JPY 1,100 million, ordinary profit of JPY 1,200 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 900 million or JPY 47.03 per share.

For the year ending March 31, 2020, the company expects net sales of JPY 58,000 million, operating profit of JPY 3,700 million, ordinary profit of JPY 3,900 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,900 million or JPY 151.56 per share.