WOWOW INC. announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥40,204 million, operating profit of ¥5,824 million, ordinary profit of ¥6,211 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥4,285 million or ¥158.77 per share compared to net sales of ¥39,240 million, operating profit of ¥5,173 million, ordinary profit of ¥5,529 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥3,827 million or ¥141.81 per share a year ago. Profit before income taxes was ¥6,183 million compared to ¥5,505 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities of ¥3,306 million compared to ¥4,466 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥356 million against ¥344 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥357 million against ¥405 million a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of ¥82,500 million, operating profit of ¥9,000 million, ordinary profit of ¥9,400 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥6,500 million or ¥240.82 per share.