Honshu Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. Reports Consolidated Earnings Results for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2016; Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending March 31, 2017
Honshu Chemical Industry Co., Ltd. reported consolidated earnings results for the six months ended September 30, 2016. The company reported net sales of ¥8,001 million, operating income of ¥747 million, profit before income taxes of ¥722 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥341 million, earnings per share of ¥29.74 against net sales of ¥9,753 million, operating income of ¥1,228 million, profit before income taxes of ¥1,214 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥495 million, earnings per share of ¥43.18 a year ago.
For the year ending March 31, 2017, the company expects net sales of ¥18,000 million, operating income of ¥1,650 million, ordinary income of ¥1,550 million, profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥700 million, and earnings per share of ¥60.99.