Japan Publications Trading Co., Ltd. Reports Consolidated Earnings Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2019; Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2020
November 14, 2019 at 06:00 am
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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.
JAPAN PUBLICATIONS TRADING CO., LTD. is a Japan-based company mainly engaged in the importation, exportation and sale of general publications such as magazines and books, academic literature, teaching materials, acoustic software and other miscellaneous goods. The Company operates through four business segments. The Publication and Miscellaneous Goods Export segment is involved in the sale of general miscellaneous goods such as Japanese books and magazines, English books and magazines and ceramics. The Foreign Books segment is involved in the sale of foreign books and magazines. The Media segment is involved in the sale of general merchandise such as compact discs, digital video discs, stationery and ceramics. The Real Estate Leasing segment is involved in the leasing of office buildings. The Company is also involved in the sale of subsidiaries publications and general merchandise.
Japan Publications Trading Co., Ltd. Reports Consolidated Earnings Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2019; Provides Consolidated Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2020