Japan Asia Investment Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the six months, the company reported net sales of JPY 5,062 million compared to JPY 1,905 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 582 million compared to JPY 172 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 446 million compared to loss of JPY 20 million a year ago. Net profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 560 million compared to loss of JPY 94 million a year ago. Net income per diluted share was JPY 31.62 compared to loss per basic share of JPY 5.50 a year ago. Profit before income taxes expense was JPY 582 million compared to loss of JPY 184 million a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was JPY 519 million compared to net cash provided by operating activities of JPY 222 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects operating revenues of JPY 4,700 million, operating income of JPY 750 million, ordinary income of JPY 550 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 470 million or JPY 26.57 per basic share.