Japan Publications Trading Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for nine months ended December 31, 2018. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥5,535 million, operating loss of ¥10 million, loss attributable to owners of parent of ¥5 million or ¥8.15 per basic share, compared to the net sales of ¥5,253 million, operating loss of ¥29 million, loss attributable to owners of parent of ¥42 million or ¥60.49 per basic share, for the same period a year ago.

The company provides earning guidance for the year ending March 31, 2019. The company forecast net sales of ¥8,650 million, operating profit of ¥95 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥55 million and basic earnings per share of ¥78.86.