H.I.S. Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended January 31, 2018. For the period, the company reported sales of JPY 164,509 million against JPY 125,022 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 4,078 million against JPY 2,547 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 3,957 million against JPY 7,174 million a year ago. Net income attributable to the owners of the parent was JPY 1,302 million against JPY 3,997 million a year ago. Earnings per share were JPY 22.64 compared with JPY 65.04 a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 3,957 million against JPY 7,174 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the first half year ending April 30, 2018 and full year ending October 31, 2018. For the first half year ending April 30, 2018, the company expects net sales of JPY 350,000 million, operating income of JPY 7,700 million, ordinary income of JPY 8,700 million and net income of JPY 5,700 million or JPY 99.60 per share.

For the full year ending October 31, 2018, the company expects sales of JPY 735,000 million, operating income of JPY 18,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 20,000 million, net income attributable to the owners of the parent of JPY 11,800 million and EPS of JPY 206.19 per share.