Fullcast Holdings Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 8,660 million compared to JPY 7,230 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,242 million compared to JPY 878 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 1,277 million compared to JPY 882 million a year ago. Net income attributable to the company was JPY 827 million or JPY 21.79 per diluted share compared to JPY 711 million or JPY 18.61 per share a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 1,272 million compared to JPY 1,039 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the first half and year ending December 31, 2018. For the first half, the company expects net sales of JPY 17,700 million, operating income of JPY 2,310 million, ordinary income of JPY 2,340 million and net income attributable to the company of JPY 1,425 million or JPY 37.84 per share.

For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 37,000 million, operating income of JPY 5,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 5,080 million and net income attributable to the company of JPY 3,185 million or JPY 84.71 per share.