Fujikura Kasei Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the year ended March 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 62,780 million compared to JPY 73,741 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 3,077 million compared to JPY 3,012 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 3,348 million compared to JPY 2,977 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 2,400 million or JPY 74.95 per basic share compared to JPY 1,766 million or JPY 54.03 per basic share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 3,535 million compared to JPY 4,589 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 1,668,836,000 compared to JPY 1,397,840,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 85,755,000 compared to JPY 112,277,000 a year ago. Net assets per share were JPY 959.37 as of March 31, 2017 compared to JPY 905.42 as of March 31, 2016.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the first half and full year ending March 31, 2018. For the first half ending September 30, 2017, the company expects net sales to be JPY 31,000 million, operating income to be JPY 1,600 million, ordinary income to be JPY 1,700 million and profit attributable to owners of parent to be JPY 1,100 million or JPY 34.56 per share.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects net sales to be JPY 62,000 million, operating income to be JPY 3,200 million, ordinary income to be JPY 3,300 million and profit attributable to owners of parent to be JPY 2,000 million or JPY 62.84 per share.