EPS Holdings, Inc. announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net sales were JPY 15,764 million compared to JPY 14,511 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,790 million compared to JPY 1,876 million a year ago. Recurring profit was JPY 1,891 million compared to JPY 2,058 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 1,260 million or JPY 27.33 per share compared to JPY 876 million or JPY 19.01 per share a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 1,891 million compared to JPY 1,842 million a year ago.

For the fiscal year 2018, the company expects net sales of JPY 66,000 million, operating income of JPY 6,850 million, recurring profit of JPY 7,000 million, Profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 4,200 million and the profit per share is expected to be JPY 91.06.