Nicca Chemical Co. Ltd. reported consolidated and parent earnings results for the year ended March 31, 2012. For the year, on consolidated basis, net sales were JPY 31,021,878,000 compared to JPY 30,809,636,000 a year ago. Operating income was JPY 1,043,625,000 compared to JPY 1,007,362,000 a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 1,103,088,000 compared to JPY 837,222,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 991,796,000 compared to JPY 627,678,000 a year ago. Net income was JPY 494,686,000 compared to JPY 266,925,000 a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was JPY 1,365,194,000 compared to JPY 354,842,000 a year ago. Purchase of property, plant and equipment was JPY 2,309,033,000 compared to JPY 1,937,293,000 a year ago. For the year, on parent basis, net sales were JPY 21,926,125,000 compared to JPY 22,536,258,000 a year ago. Operating income was JPY 249,551,000 compared to JPY 253,514,000 a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 492,421,000 compared to JPY 499,670,000 a year ago. Income before income taxes was JPY 373,932,000 compared to JPY 320,789,000 a year ago. Net income was JPY 164,853,000 compared to JPY 279,669,000 a year ago.