Shobunsha Publications, Inc. reported consolidated earnings results for the first half ended September 30, 2015. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 6,030 million compared to JPY 6,272 million a year ago. Operating loss was JPY 449 million compared to operating income of JPY 3 million a year ago. Ordinary loss was JPY 426 million compared to ordinary income of JPY 30 million a year ago. Loss attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 443 million compared to profit attributable to shareholders of the parent of JPY 9 million a year ago. Net loss per share was JPY 26.69 compared to net income per share of JPY 0.57 a year ago. Loss before income taxes and non-controlling interest was JPY 416.31 million compared to income before income taxes and non-controlling interest of JPY 31.99 million a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was JPY 285.33 million compared to net cash provided from operating activities of JPY 1,349.53 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 28.55 million compared to JPY 31.25 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 338.77 million compared to JPY 231.05 million a year ago

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2016. For the year, the company expects net sales of JPY 13,480 million, operating income of JPY 350 million, ordinary income of JPY 390 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 360 million or JPY 21.65 per share.