Laox CO., LTD. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. For the quarter, the company's net sales were JPY 14,748 million against JPY 18,676 million a year ago. Operating loss was JPY 417 million against operating profit of JPY 325 million a year ago. Ordinary loss was JPY 474 million against ordinary profit of JPY 340 million a year ago. Loss attributable to owners of parent was JPY 495 million or JPY 7.69 per share against JPY 424 million or JPY 6.47 per share a year ago.

For the full year ending December 31, 2017, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 81,000 million, operating income of JPY 2,000 million, ordinary profit of JPY 2,000 million.