Noevir Holdings Co., Ltd. announced unaudited earnings results for the three months ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company's Net Sales were JPY 15,400 million as compared to JPY 14,666 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 3,908 million as compared to JPY 3,240 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 3,952 million as compared to JPY 3,360 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 3,938 million as compared to JPY 3,334 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 1,136 million as compared to JPY 1,148 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 1,114 million as compared to JPY 1,133 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 776 million as compared to JPY 2,340 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 311 million as compared to JPY 87 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 1 million as compared to JPY 9 million a year ago. EPS was JPY 32.05 as compared to JPY 31.99 a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the half year and full year for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018. For the half year, the company's net sales expected to be JPY 27,600 million. Operating income is expected to be JPY 5,000 million. Ordinary income expected to be JPY 5,100 million. Net income attributable to owners of the parent is expected to be JPY 1,800 million. EPS is expected to be JPY 50.77.

For the half year, the company's net sales expected to be JPY 56,000 million. Operating income is expected to be JPY 10,700 million. Ordinary income is expected to be JPY 10,900 million. Net income attributable to owners of the parent is expected to be JPY 7,300 million. EPS is expected to be JPY 205.91.