Shinwa Art Auction Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended August 31, 2016. For the quarter, the company's net sales were JPY 1,071 million against JPY 455 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 5 million against JPY 47 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 2 million against JPY 51 million a year ago. Income attributable to owners of parent was JPY 10 million against JPY 35 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 1.76 against JPY 6.16 a year ago. Net loss before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 2,540,000 against JPY 48,816,000 a year ago.

For the six months of 2017, the company expects net sales of JPY 2,069 million, operating income of JPY 176 million, ordinary income of JPY 160 million and income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 98 million or JPY 17.12 per share.

For the full year ending May 31, 2017, the company expects net sales of JPY 4,299 million, operating income of JPY 417 million, ordinary income of JPY 382 million and income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 225 million or JPY 17.67 per share.