M3, Inc. announced consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2015. For the period, the company's net sales were JPY 47,391 million against JPY 38,449 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 15,031 million against JPY 12,240 million a year ago. Pre-tax profit was JPY 15,087 million against JPY 12,408 million a year ago. Net profit was JPY 10,201 million against JPY 8,017 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 9,433 million against JPY 7,471 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were JPY 29.12 against JPY 23.07 a year ago. Cash flows from operating activities produced an income of JPY 6,071 million, an increase of JPY 789 million year on year.

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 63,000 million, operating profit of JPY 19,000 million, pre-tax profit of JPY 19,000 million, net profit of JPY 12,000 million, net profit attributable to owners of the company of JPY 11,300 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 34.92.