Laox CO., LTD. reported consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. For the quarter, net sales were JPY 18,676,759,000 against JPY 18,213,157,000 a year ago. Operating income was JPY 325,229,000 against JPY 1,842,527,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 73,636,000 against JPY 1,879,699,000 a year ago. Net income was JPY 424,228,000 against JPY 1,747,041,000 a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 3.18 against JPY 0.03 a year ago.

For the second quarter of fiscal year ending December 31, 2016, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 100,000 million, operating income of JPY 7,000 million, ordinary profit of JPY 7,000 million.