日本プリメックス announced its results for the April–June quarter. Ordinary profit rose 3.1-fold year on year to ¥200 million, while net sales were ¥1,813 million and the operating profit margin improved from 4.5% to 7.6%.
日本プリメックス announced its consolidated results for the April–June quarter, with first-quarter ordinary profit rising 3.1-fold year on year to ¥200 million. Net sales were ¥1,813 million, and the operating profit margin improved from 4.5% in the year-earlier period to 7.6%, bringing progress toward the full-year target of ¥560 million to 37.0%.
For the latest three months, net sales were ¥1,813 million, operating profit was ¥138 million, ordinary profit was ¥247 million, and net income was ¥180 million. Adjusted earnings per share were ¥34.3. Ordinary profit and net income showed particularly strong growth from the year-earlier period.
The company's earnings forecast for the current fiscal year calls for first-half net sales of ¥3,390 million and adjusted EPS of ¥28.4. The full-year outlook remains under review as some factors are yet to be determined, but continues to be disclosed. Over the three-month period, each indicator showed solid growth compared with the year-earlier period.
Overall, the doubling of ordinary profit stood out in the April–June first quarter, while the improvement in the operating profit margin was also significant. Progress toward the full-year target was at a certain level. As the latest earnings figures are released, attention will focus on additional quarterly results and any revisions to the full-year outlook.