Himart reported earnings results for the first quarter of 2019. For the quarter, the company reported 2019 first quarter revenue was KRW 1 trillion, indicating 8.9% Y-o-Y increase. Sales revenue has increased in air pollution related home appliances category, such as air purifier, laundry dry machines, air conditioners and et cetera. Operating profit was KRW 24.3 billion, indicating 41.3% decrease year-over-year, mainly due to decline in gross profit margin, which was affected by increased online sales portions and aggressive promotion events. Decreased operating profit was also affected by increase in labor cost and SG&A.