OAT Agrio Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended June 30, 2016. For the six months, the company reported net sales of JPY 8,173 million against JPY 7,833 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,923 million against JPY 1,603 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 1,751 million against JPY 1,602 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 1,221 million against JPY 978 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per share were JPY 216.90 against JPY 173.76 a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 1,751 million against JPY 1,536 million a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 277 million against net cash used in operating activities of JPY 477 million a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 72 million against JPY 110 million a year ago. Purchase of intangible assets was JPY 16 million against JPY 6 million a year ago.

For the year ending December 31, 2016, the company expects year-end dividend of JPY 30.00 per share against JPY 30.00 per share paid for the same period a year ago.

For the year ending December 31, 2016, the company expects net sales of JPY 12,500 million, operating income of JPY 1,250 million, ordinary income of JPY 1,245 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 770 million or JPY 143.12 per basic share.