M3, Inc. announced consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 68,560 million against JPY 56,301 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 22,498 million against JPY 18,656 million a year ago. Pre-tax profit was JPY 22,604 million against JPY 18,637 million a year ago. Net profit was JPY 15,619 million against JPY 12,541 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 14,726 million against JPY 11,790 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were JPY 45.45 against JPY 36.41 a year ago. Cash flows from operating activities produced an income of JPY 8,542 million, a decrease of JPY 240 million year on year.

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales to be JPY 90,000 million, operating profit to be JPY 29,000 million, pre-tax profit to be JPY 29,000 million, net profit to be JPY 19,500 million, profit attributable to owners of the company to be JPY 18,500 million and basic earnings per share to be JPY 57.14.