Sekisui Jushi Corporation announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 14,213 million against JPY 15,765 million for the same period a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,756 million against JPY 1,759 million for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 1,143 million or JPY 25.74 per basic share against JPY 1,063 million or JPY 23.93 for the same period a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the September 2016 quarter. For the quarter, the company expects net sales to be JPY 31,000 million, operating income of JPY 3,500 million, ordinary income of JPY 3,550 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,200 million or JPY 49.52 per basic share.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2017. For the year, the company expects net sales to be JPY 70,300 million, operating income of JPY 9,800 million, ordinary income of JPY 9,950 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 6,500 million or JPY 146.31 per basic share.