Trancom Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥69,411 million against ¥64,630 million a year ago. Operating profit was ¥2,520 million against ¥2,460 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was ¥2,494 million against ¥2,373 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥1,500 million or ¥154.06 per diluted share against ¥2,108 million or ¥216.55 per diluted share a year ago. Profit before income taxes was ¥2,387 million against ¥2,943 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥1,248 million against ¥2,001 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥378 million against ¥490 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥230 million against ¥92 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2018. For the period, the company expects net sales of ¥144,000 million, operating profit of ¥6,270 million, ordinary profit of ¥6,200 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥3,950 million or ¥406.77 per share.