Link and Motivation Inc. announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported revenues of JPY 9,642 million against JPY 8,756 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 862 million against JPY 698 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 862 million against JPY 698 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 533 million against JPY 413 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 550 million or JPY 5.21 per basic share against JPY 413 million or JPY 3.91 per basic share a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 853 million against JPY 670 million a year ago. Payments for acquisition of property, plant and equipment was JPY 60 million against JPY 33 million a year ago. Payments for acquisition of intangible assets were JPY 175 million against JPY 37 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending December 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects revenues of JPY 40,700 million, operating income of JPY 4,120 million and net income attributable to owners of the parent JPY 2,530 million or JPY 23.95 basic per share.