SHL-Japan Ltd. announced non-consolidated earnings results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018. Net sales were JPY 2,704 million compared to JPY 2,575 million for the same period a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,161 million compared to JPY 1,105 million for the same period a year ago. Income before tax was JPY 1,160 million compared to 1,108 million for the same period a year ago. Net income was JPY 795 million compared to JPY 758 million for the same period a year ago. Diluted income per share was JPY 133.01 compared to JPY 124.67 for the same period a year ago. Return on shareholders' equity was 19.5% compared to 19.8 % for the same period a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 736 million compared to JPY 890 million for the same period a year ago.

For the year ending the company expects sales of JPY 2,825 million. Operating income is expected to be JPY 1,166 million Ordinary is expected to be JPY 1,164 million. Net income is expected to be JPY 798 million. Net income per share is expected to be JPY 134.21.