nms Holdings Corporation announced consolidated earnings results for the half year ended Sep. 30, 2017. For the period, the company's net sales were JPY 26,939 million against JPY 28,937 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 596 million against JPY 688 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 603 million against JPY 61 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 570 million or JPY 66.54 per diluted share against loss of JPY 92 million or JPY 0 per diluted share a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 781,900,000 against JPY 20,762,000 a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities of JPY 71,725,000 compared cash flows from operating activities were JPY 427,425,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 540,511,000 compared to JPY 282,372,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 30,507,000 compared to JPY 20,897,000 a year ago.


For the year ending March 31, 2018, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 53,500 million, operating income of JPY 1,200 million, ordinary income of JPY 1,300 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 1,000 million or JPY 116.54 per diluted share.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects a dividend of JPY 7 per share compared to JPY 7 paid a year ago.