Hosokawa Micron Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended March 31, 2017. For the six months, the company reported net sales of ¥23,087 million against ¥21,221 million a year ago. Operating profit was ¥2,171 million compared with ¥1,393 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was ¥2,301 million compared with ¥1,376 million a year ago. Net income was ¥1,635 million or ¥194.65 per diluted share compared with ¥959 million or ¥114.25 per diluted share a year ago. Income before income taxes was ¥2,312 million against ¥1,428 million for the same period of last year. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥3,103 million against ¥1,465 million for the same period of last year. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥415 million against ¥279 million for the same period of last year. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥46 million against ¥34 million for the same period of last year.

For the year ending September 30, 2017, the company expects net sales of ¥45,000, operating profit of ¥3,750 million, ordinary profit of ¥3,750 and net income of ¥2,550 million or ¥304.58 per basic share.