Ushio Inc. announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2015. For the six months, the company reported net sales of ¥88,616 million against ¥74,361 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥6,540 million against ¥4,009 million a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was ¥9,168 million against ¥5,971 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥5,466 million or ¥34.48 per share against ¥4,492 million or ¥34.48 per share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥5,898 million against ¥3,218 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥2,982 million against ¥1,621 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥130 million against ¥169 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016. For the year, the company expects net sales of ¥180,000 million, operating income of ¥13,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥12,000 million or ¥92.71 per share.