Canon Marketing Japan Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 155,996 million against JPY 155,370 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 3,197 million against JPY 3,469 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 5,372 million against JPY 3,753 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 2,976 million or JPY 22.95 per share against JPY 1,848 million or JPY 14.26 per share a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 5,222 million against JPY 3,719 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 4,468 million against JPY 3,474 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 1,781 million against JPY 1,819 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 490 million against JPY 1,125 million a year ago.

For the year ending December 31, 2016, the company expects net sales of JPY 660,000 million, operating income of JPY 27,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 28,200 million and net income of JPY 17,700 million or JPY 136.50 per share.