Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2016. For the period, the group reported net sales of ¥3,855 million, operating income of ¥369 million, ordinary income of ¥426 million and net income of ¥311 million or ¥53.57 per diluted share compared to net sales of ¥4,605 million, operating income of ¥518 million, ordinary income of ¥564 million and net income of ¥386 million or ¥65.87 per share reported in the same period last year. Income before income taxes was ¥435.5 million against ¥565.6 million reported last year. Net cash provided by operating activities was ¥279.35 million against ¥240 million reported last year. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was ¥10.9 million against ¥10.6 million reported last year.

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, the company reported interim dividend of ¥40.00 per share at the end of the second quarter compared to ¥40.00 per share declared last year. Beginning of dividend payment is December 1, 2016.

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, the company reported year end dividend forecast of ¥40.00 per share compared to ¥40.00 per share declared last year.

For the first half of the year ending March 31, 2017, the group expected to report net sales of ¥8,000 million, operating income of ¥860 million, ordinary income of ¥860 million and net income of ¥690 million or ¥120.62 per share.