Ushio Inc. announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2013. For the six months, the company reported net sales of ¥75,754 million against ¥71,314 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥5,845 million against ¥3,837 million a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥7,763 million against ¥3,203 million a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was ¥7,067 million against ¥2,824 million a year ago. Net income was ¥5,158 million or ¥39.34 per share against ¥1,303 million or ¥9.94 per share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥5,141 million against ¥7,893 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥2,393 million against ¥3,258 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥140 million against ¥87 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014. For the year, the company expects net sales of ¥160,000 million, operating income of ¥12,500 million, ordinary income of ¥14,500 million and net income of ¥10,000 million or ¥76.26 per share.