Japan Publications Trading Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2019. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 3,978 million against JPY 3,737 million a year ago. Operating profit was JPY 17 million against loss of JPY 1 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 6 million against JPY 5 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was JPY 9.11 million against JPY 7.93 a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2020, the company expects consolidated net sales of JPY 8,800 million, operating profit of JPY 130 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 75 million and basic earnings per share of JPY 107.54.