SMS Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥13,162 million, operating profit of ¥2,146 million, ordinary profit of ¥2,690 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,859 million or net income per diluted share of ¥42.69 compared to net sales of ¥11,990 million, operating profit of ¥2,311 million, ordinary profit of ¥2,930 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥1,843 million or net income per diluted share of ¥45.29 for the same period last year. Profit before income taxes was ¥2,662 million against ¥2,825 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥3,820 million against ¥3,382 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥148 against ¥67 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥425 million against ¥430 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2018. For the period, the company expects net sales of ¥27,804 million, operating profit of ¥4,378 million, ordinary income of ¥5,137 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of ¥3,396 million or ¥78.27 per share.