Quest Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the half year ended September 30, 2016. For the half year, the company reported net sales of ¥3,943 million against ¥3,897 million for the same period a year ago. Operating income was ¥102 million against ¥92 million for the same period a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥116 million against ¥105 million a year ago. Profit before income taxes was ¥125,931,000 against ¥105,287,000 a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥89,407,000 or ¥17.30 per share against ¥70,093,000 or ¥13.56 per share for the same period a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was ¥131,146,000 against ¥58,046,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥8,378,000 against ¥10,135,000 a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was ¥2,584,000 against ¥9,955,000 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2017. For the year, the company expects net sales of ¥8,400 million, operating income of ¥370 million, ordinary income of ¥385 million, profit attributable to the owners of the parent of ¥250 million or ¥48.37 per share.