Nippon Thompson Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2016. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 21,260 million compared with JPY 22,745 million for the same period a year ago. Operating income was JPY 694 million compared with JPY 1,979 million for the same period a year ago. Ordinary loss was JPY 20 million compared with operating income of JPY 2,009 million for the same period a year ago. Loss attributable to owners of parent was JPY 1,070 million or JPY 14.80 per share compared with profit attributable to owners of parent JPY 1,218 million or JPY 16.76 per share for the same period a year ago. Loss before income tax was JPY 20 million compared with income before income tax of JPY 2,006 million for the same period a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 2,452 million compared with JPY 2,405 million for the same period a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 2,371 million compared with JPY 1,532 million for the same period a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 210 million compared with JPY 384 million for the same period a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2017. For the full year, the company expects to report net sales of JPY 42,500 million, operating income of JPY 1,500 million, ordinary income of JPY 700 million and loss attributable to owners of parent of JPY 500 million or JPY 6.94 per share.