Koito Manufacturing Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2018. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 607,820 million against JPY 640,701 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 72,588 million against JPY 74,344 million a year ago. Recurring profit was JPY 75,751 million against JPY 78,879 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 51,006 million against JPY 47,517 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 317.34 against JPY 295.65 a year ago. Net income per diluted share was JPY 317.24 against JPY 295.55 a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2019, the company expects consolidated net sales of JPY 816,000 million, operating income of JPY 98,000 million, recurring profit of JPY 101,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent company of JPY 69,000 million or JPY 429.29 per share compared to previous guidance of net sales of JPY 809,000 million, operating income of JPY 98,000 million, recurring profit of JPY 101,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent company of JPY 69,000 million or JPY 429.29 per share.

For the year ending March 31, 2019, the company expects non-consolidated net sales of JPY 364,000 million, operating income of JPY 38,500 million, recurring profit of JPY 56,000 million and net income of JPY 43,000 million or JPY 267.53 per share compared to previous guidance of net sales of JPY 361,000 million, operating income of JPY 38,000 million, recurring profit of JPY 55,000 million and net income of JPY 42,000 million or JPY 261.31 per share.