StarFlyer operating profit down 55% in nine months to Dec-2012

StarFlyer revenue up 15% - financial highlights for nine months ended 31-Dec-2012:

• Operating revenue: JPY18,929 million (USD236.7 million), +15.1% year-on-year;
• Cost: JPY16,874 million (USD211.0 million), +19.9%;
• Operating profit: JPY413.9 million (USD5.2 million), -55.2%;
• Net profit: JPY537 million (USD6.7 million), -21.4%;
• Total assets: 15,523 million (USD194.1 million), +47.1% when compared to period ended 31-Mar-2012;
• Cash at hand and in banks: JPY2406.456 million (USD30.1 million), -32.1% when compared to period ended 31-Mar-2012;
• Total liabilities: JPY10,683 million (USD133.6 million), +64.1%;
• FY2012 forecast:
  • Operating revenue: JPY25,598 million (USD328 million);
  • Operating profit: JPY525 million (USD6.7 million);
  • Net profit: JPY316 million (USD4.1 million). [more - original PR - Japanese]

*Based on the average conversion rate at USD1 = JPY79.98 for nine months ended Dec-2012