First-corporation Inc. announced earnings results for the six months ended November 30, 2018. For the six months, the company reported net sales of JPY 8,944 million against JPY 10,211 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 944 million against JPY 1,037 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 939 million against JPY 1,030 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 644 million against JPY 705 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 48.24 against JPY 52.87 a year ago. Diluted net income per share was JPY 48.21 against JPY 52.75 a year ago.

For the fiscal year 2019, the company expects net sales to be JPY 21,499 million, operating income to be JPY 1,995 million, ordinary income to be JPY 1,989 million, net income to be JPY 1,372 million, and net income per share to be JPY 102.78.