The Furukawa Battery Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2015. For six months, net sales were JPY 24,881 million against JPY 22,247 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 509 million against JPY 114 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 602 million against JPY 262 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 516 million against JPY 161 million a year ago. Earnings per share were JPY 15.75 against JPY 4.94 a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 602 million against JPY 252 million a year ago.

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016, the company expects net sales of JPY 57,000 million, operating income of JPY 3,300 million, ordinary income of JPY 3,300 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 2,000 million and earnings per share of JPY 61.01.

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016, the company expects to pay a dividend of JPY 8.00 per share compared to JPY 7.00 per share paid a year ago.