Softbrain Co. Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 2,136 million against JPY 2,042 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 279 million against JPY 232 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 278 million against JPY 231 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 181 million or JPY 6.19 per share against JPY 160 million or JPY 5.48 per share a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 278,707,000 against JPY 230,442,000 a year ago.

For the six months of 2018, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 4,300 million, operating income of JPY 480 million, ordinary income of JPY 480 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 310 million or JPY 10.58.

For the year ending December 31, 2018, on consolidated basis, the company expects consolidated net sales of JPY 8,900 million, operating income of JPY 1,150 million, ordinary income of JPY 1,150 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 750 million or JPY 25.58.