SOU Inc. announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 8,961 million compared to JPY 7,590 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 620 million compared to JPY 598 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 627 million compared to JPY 601 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 422 million compared to JPY 391 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share were JPY 69.55 compared to JPY 70.05 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was JPY 63.35. Profit before income taxes was JPY 620,080,000 compared to JPY 601,959,000 a year ago.

For the fiscal year ending August 31, 2019, the company expects net sales to be JPY 35,650 million, Operating profit to be JPY 2,200 million, Ordinary profit to be JPY 2,130 million, profit attributable to owners of parent to be 1,450 million and Basic earnings per share to be JPY 238.86.