Seria Co. Ltd. Reports Consolidated Earnings Results for the Second Quarter Ended September 2016; Provides Earnings Guidance for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2017
October 31, 2016 at 11:00 am
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Seria Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the second quarter ended September 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 69,887 million against JPY 62,862 million for the same period in the last year. Operating income was JPY 6,819 million against JPY 5,178 million for the same period in the last year. Ordinary income was JPY 6,854 million against JPY 5,202 million for the same period in the last year. Profit was JPY 4,601 million against JPY 3,335 million for the same period in the last year. Basic earnings per share were JPY 121.35 against JPY 87.97 for the same period in the last year.
For the fourth quarter of 2017, the company expected net sales of JPY 143,500 million, operating income of JPY 14,100 million, ordinary income of JPY 14,100 million, profit of JPY 9,700 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 255.80.
Seria Co Ltd. is a Japan-based discount retailer of general merchandise that sells products at a single price of 100 yen. The Company is involved in the retail of consumer products through stores, as well as the wholesale of products to franchisees, big clients and overseas agents. The Company offers daily miscellaneous goods such as make-up goods, kitchen supplies, eating utensils, washing and bathing goods, sanitary products, cleaning substances, cosmetics, accessories, sewing goods, stationery, toys, character goods, gardening goods, health products, hygiene products, clothes, cleaning products, storage goods, tools, umbrellas, electrical appliances, pet goods, interior goods, outdoor products and seasonal products, among others. It also provides sweet stuff including instant foods, seasonings, canned food, noodles, rice, confectionery, drinks, bakery products, sweets and others.
Seria Co. Ltd. Reports Consolidated Earnings Results for the Second Quarter Ended September 2016; Provides Earnings Guidance for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2017