AFC-HD AMS Life Science Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended November 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 3,608 million against JPY 3,848 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 252 million against JPY 344 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 248 million against JPY 327 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 106 million or JPY 8.80 per basic share against JPY 220 million or JPY 18.25 per diluted share a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the six months ending February 2017 and year ending August 31, 2017. For the six months, the company expects net sales of JPY 7,400 million, operating income of JPY 500 million, ordinary income of JPY 470 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 200 million or JPY 16.51 per basic share.

For the year ending August 31, 2017, the company expects net sales of JPY 15,000 million, operating income of JPY 1,050 million, ordinary income of JPY 1,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 500 million or JPY 41.29 per basic share.