Ohara Inc. reported consolidated and non-consolidated earnings results for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2018. For the year, on consolidated basis, the company reported net sales of JPY 28,221 million compared to JPY 24,628 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 3,270 million compared to JPY 1,715 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 3,220 million or JPY 132.37 per share compared to JPY 1,513 million or JPY 62.23 per share a year ago.

For the year, on non-consolidated basis, the company reported net sales of JPY 16,880 million compared to JPY 13,931 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 845 million compared to JPY 84 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 2,152 million or JPY 88.47 per share compared to JPY 1,817 million or JPY 74.71 per share a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the interim period of fiscal year ending October 31, 2019. For the six months, the company expects net sales of JPY 13,400 million, operating income of JPY 1,350 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 1,000 million and net income per share of JPY 41.11.

For the fiscal year ending October 31, 2019, the company expects net sales of JPY 27,300 million, operating income of JPY 2,800 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,000 million and net income per share of JPY 82.22.