Nikko Co. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2012. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 7,977 million against JPY 9,056 million for the same period in the last year. Operating loss was JPY 650 million against operating income of JPY 42 million for the same period in the last year. Ordinary loss was JPY 658 million against ordinary income of JPY 31 million for the same period in the last year. Net loss was JPY 1,339 million or JPY 71.49 per share against net income of JPY 241 million or JPY 12.86 per share for the same period in the last year. Income before income taxes was JPY 263 million against loss before income tax of JPY 1,309 million for the same period in the last year. Net cash used in operating activities was JPY 81 million against net JPY 74 million for the same period in the last year. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 106 million against JPY 81 million for the same period in the last year.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2013. For the period, the company expects net sales of JPY 16,600 million, operating loss of JPY 800 million, ordinary loss of JPY 800 million and net loss of JPY 1,500 million or JPY 80.08 net loss per share.