Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2015. For the six months, the company reported net sales of JPY 16,297 million compared to net sales of JPY 15,819 million for the same period a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,958 million compared to JPY 1,855 million last year. Ordinary income was JPY 1,984 million compared to JPY 1,955 million last year. Net income was JPY 1,262 million or JPY 68.37 per diluted share compared to JPY 1,349 million or JPY 73.23 per diluted share last year. Income before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 1,818 million against JPY 1,955 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 of JPY 2,180 million or JPY 119.15 per share.

For second quarter of fiscal 2015, the company declared dividend of JPY 20.00 per share. The company scheduled date of dividend payment is on December 01, 2015.

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 a year ago.