Acom Co., Ltd. announced consolidated and non-consolidated earnings results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2018. For the year, on consolidated basis, the company's operating revenue was JPY 263,453 million against JPY 245,148 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 80,942 million against operating loss of JPY 70,166 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 81,694 million against ordinary loss of JPY 69,543 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 70,572 million against loss of JPY 72,187 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share were JPY 45.05 against loss per share of JPY 46.08 a year ago. Return on equity (ROE) was 24.6% against negative return on equity of 25.2% a year ago. Consolidated operating revenue increased 7.5% year-on-year, primarily due to increases in interest on operating loans and revenue from credit guarantee. Profit before income taxes was JPY 81,168 million against loss before income taxes of JPY 69,497 million a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was JPY 32,634 million against JPY 37,451 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 1,060 million against JPY 1,758 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 1,647 million against JPY 1,147 million a year ago.

For the year, on non-consolidated basis, the company's operating revenue was JPY 195,310 million against JPY 183,997 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 183,997 million against operating loss of JPY 85,390 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 65,471 million against ordinary loss of JPY 84,054 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 63,184 million against loss of JPY 79,289 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share were JPY 40.33 against loss per share of JPY 50.61 a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 64,926 million against loss before income taxes of JPY 83,986 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated and non-consolidated earnings guidance for the first half of fiscal 2019, and fiscal year ending March 31, 2019. For the first half period, on consolidated basis, the company expects to report operating revenue of JPY 134,500 million, operating profit of JPY 38,300 million, ordinary profit of JPY 38,600 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 31,900 million, and basic earnings per share of JPY 20.36.

For the fiscal year, on consolidated basis, the company expects to report operating revenue of JPY 269,900 million, operating profit of JPY 77,200 million, ordinary profit of JPY 77,700 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 63,600 million, and basic earnings per share of JPY 40.60.

For the first half period, on non-consolidated basis, the company expects to report operating revenue of JPY 99,700 million, operating profit of JPY 29,900 million, ordinary profit of JPY 33,500 million, profit of JPY 30,800 million, and basic earnings per share of JPY 19.66.

For the fiscal year, on non-consolidated basis, the company expects to report operating revenue of JPY 200,300 million, operating profit of JPY 58,200 million, ordinary profit of JPY 62,000 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 62,000 million, and basic earnings per share of JPY 36.32.