MarkLines Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the year ended December 31, 2018. For the year, the company reported net sales of JPY 2,043 million against JPY 1,680 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 734 million against JPY 607 million a year ago. Profit was JPY 508.9 million against JPY 445.7 million a year ago. Basic income per share was JPY 38.73 against JPY 34.04 a year ago. Diluted income per share was JPY 38.50 against JPY 33.76 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the six months ending June 30, 2019 and year ending December 31, 2019. For the six months ending June 30, 2019, the company expects consolidated net sales of JPY 1,183 million, operating profit of JPY 405 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 290 million and basic income per share of JPY 21.94.

For the year ending December 31, 2019, the company expects consolidated net sales of JPY 2,434 million, operating income of JPY 845 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 620 million and basic income per share of JPY 46.87.