Sotsu Co.,Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended February 29, 2016. For the period, the company's net sales were ¥12,541,655,000 against ¥12,539,101,000 a year ago. Operating income was ¥1,822,376,000 against ¥1,679,937,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was ¥1,834,067,000 against ¥1,622,265,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥1,201,145,000 or ¥81.85 diluted per share against ¥1,007,712,000 or ¥64.29 diluted per share a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was ¥259,822,000 against net cash provided by operating activities of ¥722,661,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥10,538,000 against ¥1,302,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥2,930,000 against ¥4,950,000 a year ago.

For the year ending August 31, 2016, the company expects net sales to be ¥24,500 million, operating income to be ¥3,500 million, ordinary income to be ¥3,500 million and profit attributable to owners of parent to be ¥2,200 million or ¥149.92 per share.