Denka Company Limited reported consolidated earnings results for the half year ended September 2019. For the period, net sales were JPY 191,953 million against JPY 198,348 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 15,348 million against JPY 14,600 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 10,852 million against JPY 11,390 million a year ago. Net income per share (basic) was JPY 125.25 against JPY 129.98 a year ago.

For the year ending March 2020, the company expects consolidated net sales of JPY 400,000 million, operating income of JPY 35,000 million, net income of JPY 24,000 million and net income per share of JPY 277.62.

The company announced a dividend of JPY 60.00 per share against JPY 60.00 per share paid a year ago.

For the year ending March 2020, the company expects to pay a dividend of JPY 65.00 per share against JPY 60.00 per share paid a year ago.