Tsumura & Co. announced consolidated earnings results for the year ended march 31, 2019. For the year, the company reported net sales of JPY 120,906 million against JPY 117,879 million for the same period a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 18,520 million against JPY 17,050 million for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 14,593 million against JPY 14,504 million for the same period a year ago. Profit per share was JPY 190.87 against JPY 200.55 for the same period a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2020. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 125,000 million, operating profit of JPY 17,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 12,300 million and profit per share of JPY 160.87.

For the first half, the company expects net sales of JPY 61,500 million, operating profit of JPY 8,100 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 6,000 million and profit per share of JPY 78.47.