Quest Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the half year ended September 30, 2015. For the half year, the company reported net sales of ¥3,897.679 million against ¥3,593.145 million for the same period a year ago. Operating income was ¥92.786 million against ¥122.985 million for the same period a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was ¥105.287 million against ¥132.31 million for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥70.093 million or ¥13.56 per share against ¥86.938 million or ¥16.82 per share for the same period a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was ¥58.046 million against net cash provided by operating activities of ¥187.418 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥10.135 million against ¥3.298 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥9.955 million against ¥12.512 million a year ago

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2016. For the year, the company expects net income of ¥215 million or ¥41.59 per share on net sales of ¥7,850 million. The company expected operating income ¥320 million.