Maruwa Co., Ltd. announced the consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 28,005 million as compared to JPY 23,334 million for the same period last year. Operating profit was JPY 6,629 million as compared to JPY 3,593 million for the same period last year. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 4,396 million as compared to JPY 2,215 million for the same period last year. Ordinary profit was JPY 6,599 million as compared to JPY 3,611 million for the same period last year. Net earnings per share was JPY 355.63 per share as compared to JPY 179.34 per share for the same period last year. Profit before income taxes were JPY 6,474,575,000 compared to JPY 3,295,429,000 for the same period a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2018. For the period, the company expects net sales to be of JPY 38,000 million. Operating Profit expected to be JPY 8,900 million. Net Profit attributable to owners of parent expected to be of JPY 5,700 million. Earnings per share expected to be of JPY 461.06 per share. Ordinary profit expected to be of JPY 8,900 million.