Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for six months ended September 30, 2019. For the period, the company's net sales were JPY 524,876 million compared to JPY 525,515 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 15,195 million compared to JPY 11,776 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 15,361 million compared to JPY 13,063 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 9,645 million against loss attributable to owners of parent of JPY 6,028 million a year ago. Net income per share was JPY 83.35 compared to Net loss per share of JPY 52.09 million a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2020, the company expects net sales of JPY 1,070,000 million, operating income of JPY 30,000 million; Ordinary income was JPY 28,000 million and Profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 13,000 million or JPY 112.34 per share .