Japan Publications Trading Co., Ltd. reported earnings results for the second quarter of 2020. For the period, the company's net sales were JPY 3,580 million compared to JPY 3,978 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 3 million compared to JPY 17 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was negative JPY 8 million compared to JPY 6 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was negative JPY 12.71 compared to JPY 9.11 a year ago.