Avex Inc. Reports Consolidated Earnings Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2018; Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2019
December 06, 2018 at 09:10 pm EST
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Avex Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2018. For the six months, the company reported net sales of JPY 83,012 million against JPY 68,405 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 3,712 million against JPY 843 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 3,778 million against JPY 614 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 1,918 million or JPY 36.75 per share against net loss of JPY 251 million or JPY 14.70 loss per share a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 3,501 million against JPY 459 million a year ago.
The consolidated company provided earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2019. For the year, the company expects operating income of JPY 7,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,650 million or JPY 61.41 per share.
AVEX Inc., formerly AVEX GROUP HOLDINGS INC., is a Japan-based holding company that operates in four business segments. The Music segment is engaged in the design, production and sale of music contents, the music distribution and publishing businesses, the management of artist talents, merchandising business, the operation of fan clubs, as well as the plan, production and operation of concert events. The Animation segment is engaged in the distribution of images, the design, production and sale of image contents, as well as the movie distribution businesses. The Digital segment is enagegd in the planning, production, sales and distribution of digital contents. The Overseas segment is engaged in the planning, production and sales of entertainment contents. The company also conducts venture investment business.
Avex Inc. Reports Consolidated Earnings Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2018; Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2019