FANCL Corp. reported consolidated earnings results for the full year ended March 31, 2013. For the period, the company has posted net sales of ¥82,807 million against ¥88,165 million a year ago. Operating income was ¥3,858 million against ¥4,016 million a year ago, due to an increase in marketing expenses as a result of the rebranding. Net loss was ¥2,193 million or ¥33.81 diluted per share against net income of ¥2,454 million or ¥37.82 diluted per share a year ago. Net loss before income taxes was ¥1,218 million. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥6,145 million against ¥6,321 million a year ago. Factors reducing operating cash flow included a net loss before income taxes of ¥1,218 million and tax and other payments of ¥1,019 million. Payments for purchase of tangible fixed assets were ¥1,968 million against ¥2,085 million a year ago. Payments for acquisition of intangible fixed assets were ¥1,406 million against ¥1,863 million a year ago. Return on equity was 2.9% against 3.1% for the same period in the last year.

FANCL Corp., 2013 Earnings Call, May 13, 2013

FANCL Corp. announced that they will report fiscal year 2013 results on May 13, 2013