Central Glass Co. Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the full year ended March 31, 2017. For the year, the company reported net sales of JPY 228,898 million, operating income of JPY 12,982 million, ordinary income of JPY 15,091 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 10,703 million or earnings per share of JPY 52.20 compared to net sales of JPY 235,361 million, operating income of JPY 13,947 million, ordinary income of JPY 14,615 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 10,047 million or earnings per share of JPY 48.40 for the same period a year ago. Return on equity was 6.5% compared to 6.5% a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 14,807 million compared to JPY 15,084 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 17,331 million compared to JPY 24,235 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 21,270 million compared to JPY 19,128 million a year ago.

For the first half of fiscal year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects net sales of JPY 110,000 million, operating income of JPY 3,500 million, ordinary income of JPY 4,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,500 million or earnings per share of JPY 12.30.

For the full year ending March 31, 2018, the company expects net sales of JPY 228,000 million, operating income of JPY 11,500 million, ordinary income of JPY 12,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 8,300 million or earnings per share of JPY 40.91.