I'rom Group Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2017. For the period, net sales were JPY 3,924 million against JPY 1,865 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 510 million against operating loss of JPY 192 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 558 million against ordinary loss of JPY 214 million a year ago. Net income attributable to owners of parent was JPY 1,240 million against net loss attributable to owners of parent of JPY 216 million a year ago. Diluted net income per share was JPY 107.44.

For the fiscal year ending March 2018, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 9,500 million, operating income of JPY 800 million, ordinary income of JPY 800 million and net income attributable to owners of parent of JPY 1,300 million or JPY 113.92 per share.

The company declared dividend of JPY 10.00 per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2018 against JPY 0.00 a year ago. The expected starting date of dividend payment is December 15, 2017.