BP Castrol K.K. Reports Consolidated Earnings Results for the first half June 30, 2018. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 5,865 million compared to JPY 6,018 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 1,184 million compared to JPY 1,488 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 1,193 million compared to JPY 1,492 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 791 million or JPY 34.46 per basic share compared to JPY 1,012 million or JPY 44.10 per basic share a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending December 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 12,236 million, operating profit of JPY 2,156 million, ordinary profit of JPY 2,155 million and profit of JPY 1,453 million or JPY 63.31 per basic share.