The Furukawa Battery Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2016. For the period, net sales were JPY 23,756 million against JPY 24,881 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 798 million against JPY 509 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 623 million against JPY 602 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 515 million against JPY 602 million a year ago. Basic EPS was JPY 15.73 against JPY 15.75 a year ago. Profit before taxes was JPY 619 million against JPY 602 million a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2017, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 59,000 million, operating income of JPY 3,300 million, ordinary income of JPY 3,100 million, profit attributable to owner of the parent of JPY 2,200 million and EPS of JPY 67.11.