Multi-Color Corporation reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2018. For the period, the company's net revenues were $456,131,000 against $242,440,000 a year ago. Operating income was $45,215,000 against $25,834,000 a year ago. Income before income tax was $24,972,000 against $18,300,000 a year ago. Net income was $18,092,000 against $15,910,000 a year ago. Net income attributable to the company was $14,106,000 against $14,142,000 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were $0.88 against $0.82 a year ago. Core operating income (non-GAAP) was $49,593,000 against $26,774,000 a year ago. Core net income (non-GAAP) was $21,763,000 or $1.06 per diluted share against $14,747,000 or $0.86 per diluted share a year ago. Core EBITDA (non-GAAP) was $77,905,000 against $38,870,000 a year ago. Core income before income tax (non-GAAP) was $29,350,000 against $19,240,000 a year ago.

The company forecasts fiscal year 2019 capital expenditures are forecast to be approximately $90 million, with 73% anticipated in the first half of the year.