Howa Machinery, Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2020. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 4,059 million against JPY 4,721 million a year ago. Operating loss was JPY 43 million against operating profit of JPY 112 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent were JPY 2 million JPY 124 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was JPY 0.17 against JPY 10.08 a year ago.