Nippon Chemiphar Co., Ltd. reported earnings results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2014. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of JPY 27,125 million against JPY 24,297 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 2,880,000 against JPY 2,874 million a year ago. Ordinary income was JPY 2,823 million against JPY 2,782 million a year ago. Income before income taxes and minority interests was JPY 2,828 million against JPY 2,779 million a year ago. Net income was JPY 1,791 million against JPY 1,738 million a year ago. Capital expenditure was JPY 1,347 million against JPY 2,035 million a year ago. Earnings per share were JPY 44.74 against JPY 42.39 a year ago. Book value per share as at December 31, 2014 was JPY 374.61.

The company provided earnings guidance for the full year ending March 31, 2015. For the period, the company expects net sales of JPY 35,300 million, operating income of JPY 2,600 million, ordinary income of JPY 2,450 million, net income of JPY 1,500 million, capital expenditure of JPY 1,900 million and earnings per share of JPY 36.72.