Shinkawa Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended September 30, 2014. For the second quarter, the company's net sales were JPY 2,800 million compared to JPY 2,348 million a year ago. Operating loss was JPY 720 million compared to JPY 950 million a year ago. Ordinary loss was JPY 298 million compared to JPY 801 million a year ago. Loss before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 303 million compared to JPY 958 million a year ago. Net loss was JPY 307 million or JPY 16.90 per share compared to JPY 959 million or JPY 52.79 per share a year ago.

For the six months, net sales were JPY 5,430 million compared to JPY 4,076 million a year ago. Operating loss was JPY 1,473 million compared to JPY 1,835 million a year ago. Ordinary loss was JPY 1,085 million compared to JPY 1,762 million a year ago. Loss before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 1,088 million compared to JPY 1,760 million a year ago. Net loss was JPY 1,097 million or JPY 60.34 per share compared to JPY 1,763 million or JPY 97.00 per share a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was JPY 505 million compared to JPY 448 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 293 million compared to JPY 370 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 39 million compared to JPY 31 million a year ago.

The company provided earnings forecast for the nine months ending December 31, 2014. For the full year, the company expects net sales of JPY 7,600 million, operating loss of JPY 2,350 million, ordinary loss of JPY 2,080 million and net loss of JPY 2,090 million or JPY 115.00 per share.