AEON Mall Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended May 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported operating revenue of JPY 76,759 million compared to JPY 71,095 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 12,654 million compared to JPY 12,104 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 12,233 million compared to JPY 12,004 million a year ago. Income before income taxes and other adjustments was JPY 11,913 million compared to JPY 10,716 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of parent was JPY 7,897 million or JPY 34.71 per diluted share compared to JPY 6,948 million or JPY 30.54 per diluted share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 25,152 million compared to JPY 20,633 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 52,244 million compared to JPY 29,525 million a year ago. Interest income was JPY 158 million compared to JPY 182 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the first half of fiscal 2019 and full year ending February 29, 2019. For the first half, the company expects operating revenue of JPY 157,000 million, operating income of JPY 24,500 million, ordinary income of JPY 23,000 million and net income attributable to owners of parent of 14,000 million or JPY 61.55 per share.

For the full year, the company expects operating revenue of JPY 320,000 million, operating income of JPY 53,500 million, ordinary income of JPY 51,000 million and net income attributable to owners of parent of 32,000 million or JPY 140.70 per share.