Sho-Bond Holdings Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the three months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 12,320 million against JPY 10,675 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 2,094 million against JPY 1,700 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 2,138 million against JPY 1,740 million a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 2,079 million against JPY 1,731 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 1,400 million or JPY 52.05 basic per share against JPY 1,155 million or JPY 42.91 basic per share a year ago.

For the first half of fiscal 2018, the company expects net sales to be JPY 27,000 million, operating income to be JPY 5,050 million, ordinary income to be JPY 5,200 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent to be JPY 3,500 million or JPY 130.04 basic earnings per share.

For the full year ending June 30, 2018, the company expects net sales to be JPY 57,000 million, operating income to be JPY 10,300 million, ordinary income to be JPY 10,600 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent to be JPY 7,200 million or JPY 267.51 basic earnings per share.