SMS Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2016. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥11,990 million, operating income of ¥2,311 million, ordinary income of ¥2,930 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,843 million or net income per diluted share of ¥45.29 compared to net sales of ¥9,325 million, operating income of ¥1,899 million, ordinary income of ¥2,391 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,602 million or net income per diluted share of ¥39.40 for the same period last year. Profit before income taxes was ¥2,825,557,000 against ¥2,390,404,000 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥3,382,288,000 against ¥1,800,676,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥67,769,000 against ¥44,766,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥430,101,000 against ¥329,873,000 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2017. For the period, the company expects net sales of ¥24,051 million, operating income of ¥3,650 million, ordinary income of ¥4,450 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥2,800 million or ¥69.03 per share.