SOU Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2019. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 11,613,180,000 compared to JPY 8,961,270,000 a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 746,103,000 compared to JPY 620,078,000 a year ago. Profit was JPY 467,429,000 compared to JPY 422,186,000 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was JPY 36.64 compared to JPY 34.77 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was JPY 35.20 compared to JPY 31.68 a year ago.

For the year ending August 31, 2020, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 43,700 million, operating profit of JPY 2,650 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 1,650 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 128.24.