Star Micronics Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 14,323 million against JPY 23,884 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,333 million against JPY 4,006 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 1,535 million against JPY 4,069 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of parent was JPY 1,100 million against JPY 3,320 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 30.68 against JPY 90.16 a year ago. Diluted income per share was JPY 26.70 against JPY 79.22 a year ago.

For the interim term 2019, the company expects net sales to be JPY 32,800 million, operating income to be JPY 4,300 million, ordinary income to be JPY 4,400, net income attributable to owners of parent was JPY 3,100 million, and net income per share to be JPY 86.44.

For the full year 2019, the company expects net sales to be JPY 66,200 million, operating income to be JPY 8,800 million, ordinary income to be JPY 9,000, net income attributable to owners of parent was JPY 6,300 million, and net income per share to be JPY 175.98.