Nippon Chemi-Con Corporation announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2016. For the six months, the company reported net sales of JPY 57,065 million against JPY 60,623 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 433 million against JPY 2,245 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 6 million against JPY 1,620 million a year ago. Loss attributable to owners of parent was JPY 1,485 million or JPY 9.12 per share against profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 1,131 million or JPY 6.95 per share a year ago.

The company provided dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017. The company expects to pay a year-end dividend of JPY 3.00 per share, compared with JPY 3.00 per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016.

The company provided consolidated earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017. For the year, the company expects to report net sales of JPY 112,000 million, operating income of JPY 1,500 million, ordinary income of JPY 1,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 300 million, and profit per share of JPY 1.84.