Nissha Printing Co. Ltd. announced consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of ¥37,122 million against ¥24,419 million a year ago. Operating loss was ¥207 million against ¥1,018 million a year ago. Ordinary loss was ¥200 million against ¥2,959 million a year ago. Loss attributable to the owners of the parent was ¥554 million or ¥11.88 per share against ¥3,672 million or ¥85.58 per share a year ago. Loss before income taxes was ¥192 million against ¥3,340 million a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was ¥908 million against ¥572 million a year ago. Purchase of plant, property and equipment was ¥4,765 million against ¥1,336 million a year ago.

The company expects second quarter dividend of ¥15.00 per share for the fiscal year 2018 compared to ¥15.00 per share a year ago period.

The company expects year-end dividend of ¥15.00 per share ¥15.00 per share a year ago, for the year ending March 31, 2018.

For the year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects net sales of ¥140,000 million, operating income of ¥5,500 million, ordinary income of ¥5,100 million, profit attributable to the owners of the parent of ¥4,500 million and net income per share of ¥96.48 per share.