Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2016. For the quarter, the company announced net sales of JPY 8,254 million against JPY 7,831 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,061 million against JPY 864 million a year ago. Net income attributable to shareholders of parent company was JPY 775 million or JPY 41.91 per diluted share against JPY 617 million or JPY 33.46 per diluted share a year ago.

The company provided interim and year-end dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017. The company expects to pay interim dividend of JPY 20.00 per share same as the previous year. The company expects to pay year-end dividend of JPY 20.00 per share same as the previous year.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the first six months and for the full year for the year ending March 31, 2017. For the six months, the company expects to report net sales of JPY 16,810 million, operating income of JPY 1,920 million, ordinary income of JPY 1,920 million and net income attributable to shareholders of parent company of JPY 1,410 million or JPY 76.99 per share.

For the full year, the company expects to report net sales of JPY 33,830 million, operating income of JPY 2,710 million, ordinary income of JPY 2,710 million and net income attributable to shareholders of parent company of JPY 1,820 million or JPY 99.38 per share.