Nipro Corporation reported consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 89,124 million against JPY 88,097 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 9,257 million against JPY 5,476 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 2,185 million against JPY 5,852 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 213 million against JPY 3,904 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were JPY 1.14. Income before income taxes was JPY 2,091 million against JPY 6,061 million a year ago. Income before minority interests was JPY 280 million against JPY 3,990 million a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the six months ending September 30, 2016 and full year ending March 31, 2017. For the six months, the company expects net sales of JPY 181,300 million, operating income of JPY 13,400 million, ordinary income of JPY 12,300 million, net income of JPY 7,800 million, earnings per share of JPY 45.94.

For the full year, the company expects net sales of JPY 375,000 million, operating income of JPY 30,200 million, ordinary income of JPY 27,900 million, net income of JPY 18,000 million, earnings per share of JPY 106.01.