Mitsui Sugar Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2017. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 80,739 million compared to JPY 78,557 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 5,807 million compared to JPY 4,164 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 11,362 million compared to JPY 9,196 million a year ago. Profit before income taxes were of JPY 11,458 million compared to JPY 9,153 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was of JPY 7,218 million or JPY 270.33 per share compared to JPY 5,677 million or JPY 212.62 per share a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2018. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 106,000 million, operating income of JPY 6,000 million, ordinary income of JPY 13,600 million and profit attributable to owners of parent was of JPY 8,800 million or JPY 329.55 per share.