Shimachu Co., Ltd. announced non-consolidated earnings results for the six months ended February 28, 2018. For the six months, the company reported net sales of ¥68,466 million against ¥69,879 million a year ago. Operating profit was ¥4,885 million against ¥4,462 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was ¥5,158 million against ¥5,180 million a year ago. Profit before income taxes was ¥5,155 million against ¥5,343 million a year ago. Profit was ¥3,497 million or ¥75.81 per share against ¥3,638 million or ¥76.34 per share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥8,057 million against ¥4,302 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥396 million against ¥2,560 million a year ago.

The company provided non-consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending August 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects operating revenue of ¥147,338 million, operating profit of ¥10,319 million, ordinary profit of ¥10,852 million and profit of ¥7,522 million or ¥158.75 per share.