MediPal Holdings Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 1,560,249 million compared to JPY 1,530,406 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 19,660 million compared to JPY 20,836 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 25,802 million compared to JPY 26,908 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 16,141 million or JPY 71.29 per share compared to JPY 14,066 million or JPY 62.12 per share a year ago. Cash flows from operating activities were JPY 5,025 million compared to JPY 7,603 million a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 30,723 million compared to JPY 26,775 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 19,463 million compared to JPY 18,239 million a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects consolidated net sales of JPY 3,116,000 million, operating profit of JPY 43,500 million, ordinary profit of JPY 57,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 33,500 million and earnings per share of JPY 148.45.