Akebono Brake Industry Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the first half ended September 30, 2015. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥141,605 million compared to ¥123,122 million, operating loss of ¥450 million compared to operating income of ¥3,722 million, ordinary loss of ¥1,428 million compared to ordinary income of ¥3,460 million, loss attributable to owners of parent of ¥5,774 million or ¥43.41 per basic share compared to profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥920 million or ¥6.92 per basic share for the last year. Loss before income taxes of ¥3,601 million compared to profit before income taxes of ¥3,051 million, net cash provided by operating activities was ¥3,583 million compared to ¥1,743 million and purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥8,343 million compared to ¥10,327 million for the last year.

The company provided earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2016. For the year, the company expected net sales of ¥283,000 million, operating loss of ¥3,500 million, ordinary loss of ¥6,000 million and loss attributable to owners of parent ¥7,000 million or ¥52.62 per basic share.