mixi, Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥135,436 million against ¥142,990 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥47,858 million against ¥56,511 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥25,126 million or ¥319.61 per share diluted against ¥38,864 million or ¥471.06 per diluted share a year ago. Income before income taxes was ¥40,803 million against ¥56,084 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥29,149 million against ¥9,304 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥963 million against ¥480 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥286 million against ¥13 million a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of ¥200,000 million, operating income of ¥70,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥40,200 million or ¥513.20 per share.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects a dividend of ¥57 per share compared to ¥91 per share a year ago.