Star Micronics Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended November 30, 2015. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 40,152 million compared to JPY 36,143 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 4,175 million compared to JPY 3,862 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 3,785 million compared to JPY 4,371 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 2,724 million compared to JPY 3,509 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 64.43 compared to JPY 83.27 a year ago. Diluted net income per share was JPY 64.20 compared to JPY 83.05 a year ago.


For the quarter, the company reported sales of JPY 12,979 million compared to JPY 13,300 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,322 million compared to JPY 1,555 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 1,313 million compared to JPY 1,867 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 867 million compared to JPY 1,394 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending February 29, 2016. For the period, the company expects net sales of JPY 55,500 million, operating income of JPY 6,500 million, ordinary income of JPY 6,200 million, net income of JPY 4,700 million and net income per share of JPY 111.15.