Starts Publishing Corporation announced consolidated earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. For the quarter, the company's reported net sales were JPY 1,845 million compared to JPY 2,291 million for the same period a year ago. Operating loss was JPY 109 million compared to profit of JPY 210 million for the same period a year ago. Loss was JPY 66 million compared to profit of JPY 203 million for the same period a year ago. Basic loss per share was JPY 34.53 compared to earnings of JPY 106.15 for the same period a year ago.