KOSE Corp. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2016. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥125,788 million against ¥115,407 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥18,698 million against ¥18,045 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥17,594 million compared to ¥18,691 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥10,070 million or ¥176.53 per share against ¥10,951 million or ¥191.98 per share a year ago. Profit before income taxes was ¥17,623 million against ¥18,682 million a year ago.


The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2017. For the year, the company expects net sales of ¥256,000 million, operating income of ¥37,000 million, ordinary income of ¥36,300 million and profit attributable to owners of ¥20,900 million or ¥366.38 per share.