Hosokawa Micron Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017. For the year, the company reported net sales of JPY 49,519 million against JPY 44,664 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 5,045 million against JPY 3,657 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 5,219 million against JPY 3,718 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 3,572 million against JPY 2,530 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were JPY 427.23 against JPY 301.16 a year ago. Cash flow from operating activities was JPY 7,257 million compared to JPY 4,208 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 5,090 million against JPY 3,714 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 7,257 million against JPY 4,206 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 616 million against JPY 1,036 million a year ago. Purchase of securities was JPY 47 million compared to JPY 109 million a year ago. Net assets per share as at September 30, 2017 were JPY 4,140.09.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the first half and full year of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. For the first half, the company expects net sales of JPY 25,000 million, operating profit of JPY 2,400 million, ordinary profit of JPY 2,400 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 1,650 million or JPY 201.75 per share.

For the full year, the company expects net sales of JPY 52,000 million, operating profit of JPY 5,300 million, ordinary profit of JPY 5,300 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 3,600 million or JPY 440.17 per share.