MISUMI Group Inc. announced consolidated earnings results for the first half ended September 30, 2019. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 157,133 million against JPY 166,668 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 11,737 million against JPY 15,896 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 8,510 million against JPY 11,573 million a year ago. Earnings per share were JPY 30.00 against JPY 40.84 a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2020, the company expects net sales of JPY 326,500 million against previous guidance of JPY 355,000 million, operating income of JPY 27,700 million against previous guidance of JPY 35,400 million, ordinary income of JPY 27,300 million against previous guidance of JPY 35,200 million, net income of JPY 20,100 million against previous guidance of JPY 25,900 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 70.86 against previous guidance of JPY 91.32.