Suzuken Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥1,046,912 million against ¥1,055,174 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥6,246 million against ¥6,442 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥10,798 million against ¥10,972 million a year ago. Income before income taxes and non-controlling interests was ¥10,753 million against ¥10,164 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of the parent was ¥7,120 million or ¥74.80 basic per share against ¥6,534 million or ¥65.91 basic per share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥71,971 million against ¥16,349 million a year ago. Purchases of property and equipment were ¥2,919 million against ¥2,615 million a year ago. Acquisition of intangible fixed assets was ¥821 million against ¥1,567 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects net sales of ¥2,100,000 million, operating income of ¥10,300 million, ordinary income of ¥19,000 and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥12,100 million or ¥125.23 per share.