Laox CO., LTD. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, net sales were JPY 47,154 million against JPY 49,403 million a year ago. Operating loss was JPY 333 million against profit of JPY 139 million a year ago. Ordinary loss was JPY 619 million against profit of JPY 92 million a year ago. Loss attributable to owners of parent was JPY 783 million or JPY 12.16 per share against JPY 142 million or JPY 2.19 per share a year ago. Loss before income taxes was JPY 707.661 million against profit of JPY 199.106 million a year ago.

For the year ending December 31, 2017, the company expects net sales of JPY 63,500 million, operating profit of JPY 100 million and ordinary profit of JPY 150 million.