Nippon Koshuha Steel Co. Ltd. revised consolidated earnings guidance for the first half ended September 30, 2012 and year ended March 31, 2013. On consolidated basis, for the period, the company forecasted net sales of JPY 20,500 million, operating loss of JPY 100 million and net loss JPY 200 million or 1.36 per share compared to net sales of JPY 22,000 million, operating income of JPY 250 million and net income of JPY 200 million or JPY 1.36 per share for the previous guidance.

For the year, the company forecasted net sales of JPY 39,000 million, operating loss of JPY 700 million and net loss JPY 850 million or 5.80 per share compared to net sales of JPY 44,500 million, operating income of JPY 950 million and net income of JPY 800 million or JPY 5.46 per share for the previous guidance.

The company provides non consolidated earnings guidance for the first half ended September 30, 2012 and year ended March 31, 2013. On non consolidated basis, for the period, the company forecasted net sales of JPY 13,800 million, operating loss of JPY 300 million and net loss JPY 150 million or 1.02 per share.

For the year, the company forecasted net sales of JPY 26,500 million, operating loss of JPY 1,000 million and net loss JPY 800 million or 5.46 per share.