Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2015. For the nine months, the company reported net sales of JPY 24,227 million compared to JPY 23,514 million for the same period a year ago. Operating income was JPY 2,841 million compared to JPY 2,161 million last year. Ordinary income was JPY 2,874 million compared to JPY 2,318 million last year. Net income attributable to shareholders of parent company was JPY 1,879 million or JPY 101.73 per diluted share compared to JPY 1,590 million or JPY 86.23 per diluted share last year. Income before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 2,700 million against JPY 2,307 million a year ago.

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016, the company expects consolidated net sales of JPY 32,820 million, operating income of JPY 3,330 million, ordinary income of JPY 3,350 million and net income attributable to shareholders of parent company of JPY 2,180 million or JPY 119.15 per share.

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016, the company expects to pay fourth quarter dividend of JPY 20.00 per share and annual dividend of JPY 40.00 per share compared to fourth quarter dividend of JPY 18 per share and annual dividend of JPY 35 per share a year ago.