NPC Incorporated announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2016. For the quarter, the company reported sales of ¥449 million against ¥412 million a year ago. Operating loss was ¥39 million against ¥133 million a year ago. Ordinary loss was ¥55 million against ¥132 million a year ago. Net loss attributable to owners of the parent was ¥56 million or ¥2.57 per share against ¥34 million or ¥1.54 per share a year ago.

The company provided earnings guidance for the first half and full year ending August 31, 2017. For the first half, the company expects sales of ¥1,305 million, operating loss of ¥223 million, ordinary loss of ¥308 million and net loss attributable to owners of the parent of ¥316 million or ¥14.35 per share.

For the year, the company expects sales of ¥6,608 million, operating income of ¥524 million, ordinary income of ¥358 million and net income attributable to owners of the parent of ¥340 million or ¥15.45 per share.