Kikusui Chemical Industries Co., LTD. announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2015. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 10,557 million against JPY 9,810 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 372 million against JPY 432 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 236 million against JPY 0.00 million a year ago. Earnings per share were JPY 18.97 against loss per share of JPY 0.07 a year ago.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the year ending March 31, 2016. For the period, net sales expects of JPY 22,506 million, operating income of JPY 943 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 496 million and earnings per share of JPY 40.03.

The company announced a dividend of JPY 7.00 per share for the second quarter ended September 30, 2015 against JPY 5.00 per share paid a year ago. This dividend is payable on December 7, 2015.

The company provided dividend guidance for the year ending March 31, 2016. For the year, the company expects to pay a dividend of JPY 9.00 per share against JPY 11.00 per share paid a year ago.