Noritake Co., Limited announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2018. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 61,961 million compared to JPY 56,911 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 3,800 million compared to JPY 2,223 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 4,957 million compared to JPY 3,158 million a year ago. Total extraordinary income was JPY 206 million compared to JPY 284 million a year ago. Total extraordinary losses was JPY 83 million compared to JPY 206 million a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 5,080 million compared to JPY 3,236 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 4,181 million compared to JPY 2,684 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 4,077 million compared to JPY 2,478 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 1,016 million compared to JPY 3,630 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets was JPY 2,668 million compared to JPY 2,537 million a year ago. Purchase of investment securities was JPY 12 million compared to JPY 11 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was JPY 283.92 compared to JPY 172.64.

For the fiscal year 2019, the company expects net sales to be JPY 123,000 million. Operating profit to be JPY 6,600 million. Ordinary profit to be JPY 8,700 million. Profit attributable
to owners of parent was JPY 9,000 million. Basic earnings per share to be JPY 626.30.