ARRK Corporation announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2018. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 24,094 million compared to JPY 21,082 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 470 million compared to JPY 323 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 408 million compared to JPY 295 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 91 million or JPY 0.23 per share compared to JPY 241 million or JPY 0.68 per share a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 392 million compared to JPY 319 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 548 million compared to JPY 752 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 1,480 million compared to JPY 648 million a year ago. Net assets per share was JPY 74.76.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2019. For the full year, the company expected net sales of JPY 47,000 million, operating profit of JPY 900 million, ordinary income of JPY 800 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 150 million or JPY 0.37 per share.