Nihon Nohyaku Co. Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2015. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 7,450 million against JPY 9,840 million a year ago. Operating loss was JPY 1,035 million against JPY 54 million a year ago. Ordinary loss was JPY 1,414 million against JPY 301 million a year ago. Loss attributable to owners of the parent was JPY 1,135 million or JPY 16.99 per share against JPY 206 million or JPY 3.09 per share a year ago. Loss before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 1,417 million against JPY 303 million a year ago.

For the six months ending March 31, 2016, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 31,500 million, operating income of JPY 5,700 million, ordinary income of JPY 5,100 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 3,100 million or JPY 46.38 per share.

For the year ending September 30, 2016, on consolidated basis, the company expects net sales of JPY 57,500 million, operating income of JPY 5,700 million, ordinary income of JPY 4,900 million and profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 2,800 million or JPY 41.89 per share.

For the second quarter ending March 31, 2016, the company expects to pay dividend of JPY 7.50 per share against JPY 7.50 per share announced a year ago.

For the year ending September 30, 2016, the company expects to pay year-end dividend of JPY 7.50 per share against JPY 7.50 per share announced a year ago.