The Furukawa Battery Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the six months, the company reported net sales were JPY 26,247 million against JPY 23,756 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 419 million against JPY 798 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 216 million against JPY 623 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 249 million against JPY 515 million a year ago. Basic EPS was JPY 7.60 against JPY 15.73 a year ago. Profit before taxes was JPY 211 million against JPY 619 million a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 62,000 million, operating income of JPY 4,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 3,600 million, profit attributable to owner of the parent of JPY 2,700 million and EPS of JPY 82.37.