Dainichiseika Color & Chemicals Mfg. Co., Ltd. announced consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2018. For the six months, the company's net sales were JPY 85,843 million compared to JPY 82,426 million a year ago. Operating income was JPY 5,041 million compared to 6,980 million a year ago. Profit attributable to owners of parent was JPY 3,498 million compared to JPY 5,247 a year ago. Profit per share was JPY 188.42 compared to JPY 282.59 a year ago.

For the year ending March 31, 2019, the company expects consolidated net sales of JPY 170,000 million, operating profit of JPY 10,000 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of JPY 7,500 million and profit per share of JPY 403.96.