Japan Publications Trading Co., Ltd. announced consolidated financial results for the quarter ended December, 2019. For the quarter, the company reported revenue of JPY 5,498 million against JPY 5,535 million for the same period a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 19 million against loss of JPY 10 million for the same period a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 10 million against loss of JPY 5 million for the same period a year ago. Basic earnings per share were JPY 14.56 per share against loss of JPY 8.15 per share for the same period a year ago.

For the quarter ending March, 2020, the company expects net sales to be JPY 8,800 million; operating profit to be JPY 130 million; profit attributable to owners of parent to be JPY 75 million; basic earnings per share to be JPY 107.54 per share.