Earth Chemical Co., Ltd. reported earnings results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2016. For the period, the company has posted net sales of ¥137,282 million, ordinary income of ¥12,537 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥7,806 million or earnings per share of ¥386.54 against net sales of ¥132,610 million, ordinary income of ¥12,248 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥7,144 million or earnings per share of ¥353.74.

For the year ending December 31, 2016, the company expects net sales of ¥170,000 million, Operating income of ¥5,100, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥3,000 million or ¥148.55 per share.

For the year, the company expects to pay year-end dividend of ¥115.00 per share against ¥110.00 per share a year ago.