MediPal Holdings Corporation announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 780,341 million against net sales of JPY 771,644 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 8,661 million against operating profit of JPY 11,638 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 11,908 million against ordinary profit of JPY 14,965 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 5,726 million against profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 8,498 million a year ago. Earnings per share were JPY 25.29 against earnings per share of JPY 37.53 a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 11,925 million against profit before income taxes of JPY 14,941 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the first half of fiscal year 2018 and full year ending March 31, 2018. For the first half, the company expects net sales of JPY 1,552,000 million, operating profit of JPY 17,900 million, ordinary profit of JPY 24,000 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 12,100 million or JPY 53.44 per share.

For the full year, the company expects net sales of JPY 3,116,000 million, operating profit of JPY 42,500 million, ordinary profit of JPY 56,000 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 30,000 million or JPY 132.49 per share.