Eiken Chemical Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the nine months ended December 31, 2016. For the period, the company reported net sales of JPY 25,252 million against JPY 24,227 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 3,382 million against JPY 2,841 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 3,464 million against JPY 2,874 million a year ago. Profit before income taxes was JPY 3,358 million against JPY 2,700 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 2,474 million against JPY 1,879 million a year ago. Net assets per share were JPY 1,624.91. Diluted earnings per share were JPY 133.67 against JPY 101.73 per share a year ago.

For the full year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects net sales of JPY 33,830 million, operating income of JPY 2,710 million, ordinary income of JPY 2,710 million, profit attributable to owners of the parent of JPY 1,820 million or JPY 99.38 per share.

For the year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects to pay dividend of JPY 20 against JPY 20 paid a year ago.