Tsubakimoto Chain Co. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2018. For the period, net sales were JPY 176,180 million against JPY 155,574 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 17,644 million against JPY 15,207 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 18,197 million against JPY 16,321 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 12,944 million against JPY 11,287 million a year ago. Earnings per share-basic were JPY 341.97 against JPY 298.18 a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2019, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 235,000 million, operating income of JPY 21,700 million, ordinary income of JPY 21,900 million, net income of JPY 15,200 million or JPY 401.58 per share.