Shimachu Co., Ltd. announced non-consolidated earnings results for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018. For the year, the company reported net sales of ¥140,199 million against ¥141,167 million a year ago. Operating revenue was ¥146,272 million against ¥146,858 million a year ago. Operating profit was ¥9,888 million against ¥9,855 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was ¥10,541 million against ¥10,766 million a year ago. Profit before income taxes was ¥6,866 million against ¥9,278 million a year ago. Profit was ¥4,301 million or ¥94.11 per share against ¥6,277 million or ¥132.49 per share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥15,433 million against ¥9,864 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥1,984 million against ¥2,925 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥221 million against ¥71 million a year ago.

The company provided non-consolidated earnings guidance for the six months end February 28, 2019 and full year ending August 31, 2019 . For the six months, the company expects operating revenue of ¥72,265 million, operating profit of ¥4,129 million, ordinary profit of ¥4,222 million and profit of ¥2,871 million or ¥63.50 per share.

For the year, the company expects operating revenue of ¥148,389 million, operating profit of ¥9,014 million, ordinary profit of ¥9,279 million and profit of ¥6,310 million or ¥139.57 per share.