Allied Telesis reported consolidated earnings results for the first half ended June 30, 2018. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 13,142,936,000 compared to JPY 13,281,547,000 a year ago. Operating loss was JPY 463,692,000 compared to JPY 424,096,000 a year ago. Ordinary loss was JPY 813,496,000 compared to JPY 761,086,000 a year ago. Loss before income taxes was JPY 752,291,000 compared to JPY 804,512,000 a year ago. Net loss attributable to owners of parent was JPY 892,311,000 against JPY 808,238,000 a year ago. Net loss per share was JPY 8.15 compared to JPY 7.41 a year ago. Interest-bearing debt was JPY 7,951 million. Net cash used in operating activities was JPY 252,157,000 against JPY 168,115,000 a year ago. Purchase of tangible fixed assets was JPY 121,447,000 against JPY 112,195,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible fixed assets was JPY 24,494,000 against JPY 10,915,000 a year ago. Due to foreign exchange losses and commission fee posted as well as other reasons, the Group's ordinary loss and the net loss attributable to owners of parent increased. Net cash used in operating activities increased was mainly because although there was an increase in accounts payable, the amount of decrease in accounts receivable decreased and inventory assets increased.