Creo Co.,Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the six months, the company's net sales were JPY 5,582 million compared to JPY 5,379 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 29 million compared to JPY 46 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 58 million compared to JPY 73 million a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 58 million compared to JPY 73 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 20 million or JPY 2.51 per share compared to JPY 40 million or JPY 4.70 per share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 333 million compared to JPY 442 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 4 million compared to JPY 15 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 60 million compared to JPY 221 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2018. The company expects net sales of JPY 12,500 million, operating income of JPY 400 million, ordinary income of JPY 410, and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 280 million.