The company reported consolidated earnings results for the full year ended April 30, 2018. For the year, the company's net sales were ¥268,385 million against ¥248,110 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥19,622 million against ¥14,563 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥20,129 million against ¥15,080 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥10,567 million or ¥310.08 per share against ¥7,949 million or ¥250.71 per share a year ago. Return on equity was 13.5% against 14.0% a year ago. Income before income taxes was ¥17,852.591 million against ¥14,307.556 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥21,656.606 million against ¥21,352.1361 million a year ago. Payments for purchases of property, plant and equipment was ¥2,415.960 million against ¥2,415.960 million a year ago. Payments for purchases of intangible fixed assets were ¥574.817 million against ¥1,032,219 million a year ago.

For the first half of fiscal year ending April 30, 2019, the company expects net sales to be ¥132,350 million, operating income to be ¥7,040 million, ordinary income to be ¥7,290 million and net income to be ¥3,740 million or ¥105.57 per share.

For the year ending April 30, 2019, the company expects net sales to be ¥272,870 million, operating income to be ¥17,500 million, ordinary income to be ¥18,000 million and net income to be ¥9,260 million or ¥261.38 per share.