Pasona Group Inc. announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended August 31, 2014. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 58,727 million compared to JPY 51,212 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 320 million compared to JPY 834 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 286 million compared to JPY 798 million a year ago. Net loss was JPY 253 million or JPY 6.87 per share compared to net income of JPY 103 million or JPY 2.76 per share a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 272 million compared to JPY 778 million a year ago.

For the first half year of 2014, the company expects net sales of JPY 115,500 million, operating income of JPY 650 million, ordinary income of JPY 650 million and net loss of JPY 350 million or JPY 9.48 per share.

For the full fiscal year of 2014, the company expects net sales of JPY 232,000 million, operating income of JPY 3,550 million, ordinary income of JPY 3,550 million and net income of JPY 600 million or JPY 16.25 per share.