Ube Industries, Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the first half ended September 30, 2015. For the six months, the company reported net sales of ¥323.2 billion against ¥307.7 billion a year ago. Operating income was ¥20.5 billion against ¥6.2 billion a year ago. Ordinary income was ¥19.6 billion against ¥4.8 billion a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was ¥13.7 billion or ¥13.7 per share against ¥0.0 billion or ¥0.04 per share a year ago. Cash flows from operating activities were ¥28.0 billion against ¥19.7 billion a year ago. Net debt as at September 30, 2015 was ¥198.9 billion against ¥222.5 billion a year ago.

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016, the company expects net sales of ¥670.0 billion, operating income of ¥39.0 billion, ordinary income of ¥38.5 billion, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥21.0 billion or ¥19.85 per share, net debt of ¥192.0 billion, return on assets of 5.9% and return on equity of 7.8%.