Sato Holdings Corporation reported earnings results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2018. For the third quarter the company reported net sales of JPY 86,761 million compared to JPY 85,016 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 5,444 million compared to JPY 4,675 a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 3,078 million compared to JPY 3,565 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was JPY 91.74 compared to JPY 106.36 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was JPY 91.66 compared to JPY 106.22 a year ago.

For the fourth quarter ending March 31, 2019, the company expects net sales to be JPY 117,000 million. Operating profit to be JPY 7,600 million. Profit attributable to owners of parent to be JPY 4,300 million. Basic earnings per share to be JPY 128.15.