Marusho Hotta Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 1,733 million compared to JPY 1,600 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 29 million compared to operating loss of JPY 58 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 25 million compared to ordinary loss of JPY 60 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 11 million or JPY 0.24 per basic share compared to loss attributable to owners of parent was JPY 64 million or JPY 1.40 per basic share a year ago.

For the first half ending September 2016, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 3,568 million, operating loss of JPY 19 million, ordinary loss of JPY 19 million, loss attributable to owners of parent of JPY 30 million or JPY 0.65 per share.

For the year ending March 2017, on consolidated basis the company expects net sales of JPY 7,792 million, operating income of JPY 82 million, ordinary income of JPY 78 million, Profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 50 million or JPY 1.09 per share.