Honshu Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2016. For the period, the company reported net sales of ¥12,464 million, operating income of ¥1,507 million, ordinary income of ¥1,481 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥773 million, earnings per share of ¥67.37 against net sales of ¥13,690 million, operating income of ¥1,753 million, ordinary income of ¥1,707 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥713 million, earnings per share of ¥62.19 a year ago. Profit before income taxes was ¥1,481 million against ¥1,707 million a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects net sales of ¥18,000 million, operating income of ¥1,650 million, ordinary income of ¥1,550 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥700 million, and earnings per share of ¥60.99.

For the year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects dividend of ¥16.00 per share against ¥16.00 per share paid for the same period a year ago.