ARGO GRAPHICS Inc. announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 18,987 million as compared to JPY 17,551 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 1,809 million as compared to JPY 1,610 million a year ago. Ordinary profit was JPY 1,921 million as compared to JPY 1,690 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 1,229 million as compared to JPY 1,062 million a year ago. Earnings per share were JPY 115.14 as compared to JPY 99.67 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 2,019.916 million as compared to JPY 119.945 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 47.593 million as compared to JPY 38.959 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings results guidance for the year ending March 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 37,000 million, Operating profit of JPY 3,200 million, Ordinary profit of JPY 3,450 million, Profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,150 million and Earnings per share of JPY 201.37.